Montreal CofE Primary School
Cleator Moor, CA25 5LW · Cumberland · primary school
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75th of 119 primary schools in Cumberland we can score, 145 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 — 2.1/10 against 1,571 of them, against 2.0/10 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) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Montreal CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. 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 (2.0 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 107 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Montreal CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work may not be as strong as at the previous graded inspection, triggering a future graded review. Despite this, pupils are described as "polite and kind-hearted" within a "nurturing environment" where they forge strong friendships and develop "respectful confidence." The school maintains high aspirations for achievement, though some pupils currently do not reach their potential due to curriculum and teaching inconsistencies.
Strengths
- Governors "carry out their statutory duties effectively" and provide appropriate support and challenge.
- The school "accurately identifies the additional needs of pupils with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND)" and supports them to learn alongside peers.
- Improvements to the reading programme ensure most pupils become "confident and fluent readers," with effective support for those with phonics gaps.
- Pupils benefit from a broad range of clubs, trips, and responsibilities, helping them become "resilient and independent young people."
- Attendance is prioritised, resulting in a reduction in persistent absence, and pupils know they must attend to learn.
Areas to improve
- Staff must design learning activities that help pupils develop a "secure knowledge of the subjects" rather than moving on before they are ready.
- Staff need to routinely check what pupils have learned to address "errors and misconceptions" that currently persist over time.
- The school must increase emphasis on early writing skills, as current expectations are "not sufficiently ambitious," hindering fluency and communication.
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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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