Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School
Askam-in-Furness, LA16 7EY · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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51st of 108 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness we can score, 121 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,647 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 4.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Number Fun, Multiskills, Pokemon, Gardening, and Homework clubs, or play basketball and girls football. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 76 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 50.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to maintain the higher standard rate of 13.0%?
What Ofsted said about Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School
Overview
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "small, welcoming" environment where pupils are "happy and proud" to attend. Leaders maintain "high expectations" for learning and behaviour, fostering an inclusive culture where pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well mannered and polite," with leaders dealing with bullying "swiftly and effectively" to ensure safety.
- Teachers possess "expert knowledge" of their subjects, designing lessons that "spark pupils’ interests" and revisit concepts to build secure understanding.
- Reading is a priority, with a "carefully sequenced programme" for phonics and immediate support for pupils needing extra help.
- Pupils benefit from a "vast array of extra-curricular activities," including clubs, trips, and community engagement opportunities.
- Staff feel supported by leaders who have created a "climate of professional trust" and manage workload effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must plan in "sufficient detail the precise knowledge" for the early years foundation stage, as current uncertainty hinders progress.
- Assessment in some foundation subjects is "less developed," meaning teachers may not know when pupils "miss learning something important."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture" where staff are trained, quick to identify concerns, and use systems well to report them.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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