Lowther Endowed School
Penrith, CA10 2HT · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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57th 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 3,839 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lowther Endowed School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 34 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 national median in core subjects? What specific activities or trips are available to Year 6 students? How does the school manage class sizes with the current intake?
What Ofsted said about Lowther Endowed School
Overview
Lowther Endowed School continues to be a good school, providing a vibrant environment where pupils are happy and feel supported. The inspection confirms that staff know pupils well, ensuring a safe and undisrupted learning atmosphere with high expectations for all, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Reading is a key strength, with a "successful and effective phonics programme" that helps most pupils become "fluent and accurate readers" by the end of key stage 1.
- The school offers an "ambitious and broad curriculum" with carefully identified key vocabulary, ensuring pupils "know more and remember more over time" in most subjects.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences, including day and residential trips, clubs, and strong community links, helping them feel well prepared to "spread their wings and fly" at secondary school.
- Staff are well trained and deliver learning in a "well-ordered manner," while governors are actively involved and have an "accurate understanding" of the school’s strengths.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not identified the "essential knowledge that pupils need to learn over time," which limits the depth of knowledge acquired.
- The school should ensure that essential learning is "as well defined in these subjects as in others" so that pupils can deepen their learning effectively.
Safeguarding
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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