Leven Valley CofE Primary School
ULVERSTON, LA12 8QF · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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70th 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 1,070 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 62% | 3.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leven Valley CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. 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 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, participate in orienteering, athletics, biking, dance, gymnastics, and swimming, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 68 pupils against a stated capacity of 63. 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 working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child involved in multiple sports activities?
What Ofsted said about Leven Valley CofE Primary School
Overview
Leven Valley CofE Primary School is described as a "happy, calm school" where "positive relationships lie at the heart" of the community. The report highlights a "rich curriculum" that reflects the local context and fosters a strong appreciation for the outdoors, ensuring pupils are "well prepared for the next stage in their education."
Strengths
- Pupils develop "strong bonds with the nurturing staff" and are "respectful to each other," creating a welcoming environment.
- The curriculum is "carefully considered," allowing pupils to "build a secure body of knowledge" and "confidently make links" across subjects.
- Staff "accurately identify" the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with external professionals to provide effective support.
- The school promotes "wider development" through extra-curricular activities and community involvement, such as planting wildflowers and singing in care homes.
- Attendance rates are "high," and the school uses strategies to help parents understand the impact of absences on learning.
Areas to improve
- The school’s support for pupils struggling with phonics is "not precise enough," hindering their ability to "quickly overcome their gaps in phonics knowledge."
- The school should ensure pupils who fall behind receive "swift, targeted support" to secure their phonics knowledge and develop reading fluency.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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