Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness
Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8LB · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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22nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.6/10 against 3,780 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| 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.
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.6 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 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 have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness
Overview
The report describes a "warm and friendly environment" where pupils feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. Leaders have established a "highly effective programme for personal development" and maintain "high expectations" for behaviour and attendance, resulting in a calm and purposeful school culture.
Strengths
- Attendance rates are "high for all groups of pupils," with leaders actively supporting families to ensure regular daily attendance.
- Pupils "behave very well," treating each other with dignity and respect; bullying is rare and dealt with "quickly and appropriately."
- The early years provision is of "high quality," with staff skilled in supporting speech, language, and communication development.
- Inclusion is "highly effective," with precise, personalised support ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs achieve well.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils developing a "deep understanding of the fundamental British values" and engaging in community projects.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure recent curriculum refinements are "consistently embedded across the school" so pupils learn equally well in all subjects.
- Staff need support to ensure adaptations to learning activities are "appropriate and highly effective" to help pupils learn as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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