Orton CofE School
Penrith, CA10 3RG · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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39th 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 2,153 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 5.1/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.04 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Orton CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 14.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 47 pupils against a stated capacity of 96. 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 bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to maintain engagement during the transition from the breakfast club into the morning lesson? How does the leadership team plan to address the recent inspection findings to secure a stronger rating?
What Ofsted said about Orton CofE School
Overview
Orton CofE School is described as a "happy place to learn, grow and thrive," where pupils enjoy their education and relationships. The report confirms that the school continues to be a good school, with leaders maintaining high expectations for academic achievement and behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and engaging," with subject plans that ensure pupils’ knowledge "builds logically from the early years to Year 6."
- Reading has a "high profile," supported by an "effective phonics and early reading curriculum" and a welcoming new library area.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "identified quickly and effectively" and receive suitable adaptations to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils treating each other with "kindness and respect" and trusting adults to resolve incidents quickly.
- Leaders prioritise pupil well-being, offering a "wide range of residential visits, trips and visitors" to enrich learning beyond the classroom.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not finalised the key knowledge and sequence, meaning pupils "cannot build new learning confidently on what has come before."
- Some reading books are "too difficult" because they do not match the sounds pupils know, hindering the development of fluency and confidence.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture" where staff receive regular training and raise concerns with agencies quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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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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