Low Furness CofE Primary School
Ulverston, LA12 0TA · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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52nd 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 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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.
Low Furness CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a gardening club, play netball, football, or swim, and attend an outdoor adventure day in the Lake District. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 127 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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 do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Lake District adventure day? How are class sizes managed with the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Low Furness CofE Primary School
Overview
Low Furness CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils describe the school as a “happy place to be,” where they “feel safe” and demonstrate a “willingness to work hard and succeed.” The report confirms that most pupils achieve well, supported by strong relationships with families and staff who are proud of their work.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave extremely well,” treating each other with “kindness and respect” while older pupils act as “positive role models.”
- The school fosters a “genuine love of reading,” delivering the phonics programme “consistently well” with “swift support” for those struggling.
- Staff have “effective systems in place to identify pupils with SEND early,” adapting curriculum delivery so these pupils “typically achieve well.”
- The governing body provides “effective oversight,” using its knowledge to offer “appropriate support and challenge.”
- Pupils enjoy “meaningful opportunities to contribute to life at the school,” such as through charity events and eco councils.
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum “lacks ambition” and does not identify key knowledge, hindering children’s readiness for Year 1.
- In some subjects, curriculum design is “underdeveloped,” meaning teachers are less able to check if pupils have learned what they should.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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