Levens CofE School
Kendal, LA8 8PU · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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61st 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 3,288 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| 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.
Levens CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% 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 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Yoyo Club and X-Country Runners, visit the Levens Park river, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 98 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve reading outcomes for the majority of Year 6 students? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Levens CofE School
Overview
Levens CofE School continues to be a good school, described as a "warm and welcoming" environment where pupils enjoy their education. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who generally achieve well. The school fosters strong, positive relationships and a culture where pupils feel safe and valued.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, with staff being "quick and effective in dealing with any rare incidents of name-calling or bullying."
- Leaders have prioritised phonics and reading, ensuring most pupils become "accurate and fluent readers" through carefully ordered steps.
- The curriculum is "broad and engaging," with successful refinements in many subject areas to ensure clarity on what pupils need to learn.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with SEND, making "sensible adaptations" to ensure access to the same broad curriculum as their peers.
- Governors and leaders are considerate of staff workload and well-being, contributing to a positive working environment.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum refinements have not been finalised due to recent changes in subject leadership, meaning provision is "not as well established" and pupils’ learning is "less well developed." Leaders should ensure these subject leaders are given time to finalise their curriculum thinking.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture" where staff receive regular training and act promptly to report any worries.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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