Patterdale CofE Primary School
Penrith, CA11 0NL · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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56th 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 1.6/10 among them, against 3.6/10 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) 2023/24 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Patterdale CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 17.0% against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Film, Gym, Gardening, Forest School, Karate, and Games & Crafts clubs, alongside cricket, football, and tennis. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 23 pupils against a stated capacity of 42. 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 33.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main timetable?
What Ofsted said about Patterdale CofE Primary School
Overview
Patterdale CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are “very happy to attend” and feel safe within a close-knit community described as “like a family.” The school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” that ensures pupils achieve well, particularly in reading, while fostering strong behaviour and respect.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite, courteous and respectful,” with older pupils taking responsibility for younger ones.
- Leaders ensure pupils “quickly learn to read,” fostering a “love of reading” that supports success in other subjects.
- The curriculum is delivered well despite pandemic challenges, with teachers carefully checking that pupils are “learning and remembering the curriculum in the right order.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve well” and are fully integrated into school life.
- Staff feel “respected and valued,” with leaders considering workload and well-being in decision-making.
Areas to improve
- Leaders do not currently check on pupils’ learning across the full range of subjects, which limits their ability to support teachers in improving curriculum delivery.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and understanding that safeguarding is “everyone’s responsibility.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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