Lazonby C of E Primary School
Penrith, CA10 1BL · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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98th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.0/10 against 3,353 of them, against 0.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 0.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.00 |
| 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.
Lazonby C of E Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 0.0% 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%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 112 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 who are not meeting expected standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading and maths? How does the school manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Lazonby C of E Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “very happy” and “eager to learn,” benefiting from “positive relationships” with staff and a curriculum that is “broad and ambitious.” The school is “well led and managed,” with leaders maintaining high expectations that help pupils, including those with special educational needs, to “dream, believe, achieve.”
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are “polite, welcoming and considerate,” and feel safe due to effective bullying interventions.
- Reading is successfully prioritised, with a new phonics curriculum helping pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- The curriculum helps pupils build knowledge in “small and well-ordered steps,” with teachers effectively addressing misconceptions.
- Pupils gain confidence and resilience through an “extensive and varied range of trips, visits, events and residential stays.”
- Leaders ensure pupils are prepared as citizens, understanding “fundamental British values” through roles such as school council members.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must provide sufficient training for subject leaders in recently introduced subjects so they have the expertise to lead effectively from early years to Year 6.
- Leaders should ensure staff in a small number of subjects receive further training and support to deliver the curriculum consistently well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify risks and report concerns, while pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe, including online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 0% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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