Lindale CofE Primary School
Grange Over Sands, LA11 6LE · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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84th 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 — 0.2/10 against 4,240 of them, against 0.7/10 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) 2023/24 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 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.
Lindale CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 6%. 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs such as Allsorts, Radio Club, Mixed Martial Arts, and KS1 Outdoor Club. Sports include archery, gymnastics, cricket, rugby, and judo, alongside art and craft. The school offers a residential experience, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 47 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in reading or maths? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving between key stages?
What Ofsted said about Lindale CofE Primary School
Overview
Lindale CofE Primary School is described as a “small and friendly” setting where “pupils are cherished” and feel “accepted.” The inspection found that pupils are “happy” and “well cared for,” with high expectations for achievement across all groups, including those with special educational needs. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils thriving in various roles and benefiting from a wide range of enrichment experiences.
Strengths
- The school “fosters a love of reading,” with a successful phonics programme and timely support for those finding reading difficult.
- A “carefully considered curriculum” in most subjects clearly identifies how knowledge develops, helping pupils “progress well.”
- Pupils benefit from “enrichment experiences” such as clubs and educational trips that “deepen pupils’ learning.”
- Staff forge “warm relationships” with children, accurately identifying additional needs and providing effective support.
- Governors “understand and fulfil their statutory duties well,” providing effective challenge while supporting staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must refine curriculum thinking in a small number of subjects and early years areas to ensure staff know “exactly what pupils should learn and when.”
- Assessment approaches in some subjects are “underdeveloped,” hindering staff’s ability to check if pupils have “secure foundations.”
- The school should ensure all staff provide effective support for pupils who struggle to “regulate their own behaviour” to prevent disruption.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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