Orgill Primary School
Egremont, CA22 2HH · Cumberland · primary school
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112nd 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 — 1.5/10 against 2,600 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Orgill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (1.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 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
Since the March 2026 inspection used the new framework, what specific areas received the highest and lowest grades? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Orgill Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils enjoy a "caring, nurturing atmosphere" and behave well, with attendance in line with the national average. While leaders have made recent improvements to the curriculum that benefit younger pupils, the report notes that "too many pupils in Year 6 leave the school lacking the skills and knowledge that they need for secondary school," particularly disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, listen attentively, and engage positively in lessons, creating a "calm and orderly" environment.
- The early years provision is strong, with children settling quickly and developing language skills through stories, songs, and rhymes.
- Staff provide "prompt, effective support" for pupils needing additional help, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders have created a "rich and varied programme" for personal development, including trips, clubs, and roles of responsibility.
- Governors and leaders consider staff workload and wellbeing, with staff typically saying they "enjoy working at the school."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must work swiftly to close knowledge gaps for older pupils, particularly in Year 6, so they are "well prepared for the next stage in their education."
- Leaders should ensure learning activities consistently support pupils to "learn and remember intended knowledge" to build secure foundations.
- Governors should ensure new members develop a "strong understanding of all of the school's statutory responsibilities."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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