Langwathby CofE Primary School
Penrith, CA10 1ND · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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62nd 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 1,477 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Langwathby CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join French, Farming, Rubiks Cube, Action Ants, Multi-Skills, Library, Running, and Boot-Camp clubs. Sports include Football, Gymnastics, Zumba, Cycling, Lacrosse, Athletics, Swimming, and Cross Country. Arts and music options cover Choir, Craft, Wildlife, and Harry Potter clubs. A residential OAA trip is offered, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 pupils against a stated capacity of 233. 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 standard to the higher standard? What specific support is available for pupils who need additional help in maths?
What Ofsted said about Langwathby CofE Primary School
Overview
Langwathby CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an "ambitious curriculum" that ensures pupils "know more and remember more over time." Pupils enjoy a "calm, pleasant" environment where they feel safe, behave well, and achieve strongly in reading and other subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully ordered, allowing pupils to build new knowledge upon what they already know, with staff using "strong subject expertise" to design memorable learning.
- Reading is central to provision; pupils learn phonics effectively from Reception and receive "prompt and effective support" if they need to catch up, leading to high achievement.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are quickly identified and supported through "careful adaptations," enabling them to access the curriculum fully and achieve well.
- Pupils develop positive attitudes to learning, showing respect and staying focused, while also engaging in activities that prepare them for life beyond school, such as learning about "British values."
Areas to improve
- In a "very small number of subjects," the school’s oversight of the curriculum’s impact is less effective, limiting its ability to make necessary improvements. The school should ensure it has an accurate understanding of how these subjects enable pupils to retain knowledge over time.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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