Kirkoswald CofE School
Penrith, CA10 1EN · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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15th 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 3,999 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3/10 among them, against 7.1/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 38% | 3.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kirkoswald CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3 out of 10 among them, against 7.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils play football and visit Theatre by the Lake, Lowther Castle and Gardens, Birdoswald Fort, and Derwent Hill. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 48 pupils against a stated capacity of 90. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Kirkoswald CofE School
Overview
Kirkoswald CofE Primary School is described as the "heart of the community" where pupils are "happy, polite and respectful." The report highlights that pupils achieve well and leave "well prepared for secondary school," supported by a new leadership team that has implemented new curricula with high expectations for achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils are "proud to attend" and benefit from a warm welcome, settling quickly with support from staff and families.
- The school offers "many wider opportunities," including clubs and community involvement, helping pupils "flourish as young citizens."
- Early reading is a high priority; most pupils become "confident and fluent readers" by Year 2, with effective support for those needing extra help.
- Staff are "well-trained" and valued, with governors providing effective support and challenge while managing staff workload.
- The curriculum is enriched through trips and visits, such as biodiversity surveys and a "transition camp," which build independence and knowledge.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects and early years areas, the curriculum is not "precisely defined or sufficiently well sequenced," hindering future learning.
- Gaps in prior knowledge are not always identified in a few subjects, meaning new learning does not always build "securely" on what pupils know.
- Activities are not always adapted sufficiently for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), preventing them from accessing the full curriculum and achieving as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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