Pennington CofE School
Ulverston, LA12 0RR · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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41st 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 3,999 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| 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.
Pennington CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a watercolour after-school club, and the school provides an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the watercolour club fit into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Pennington CofE School
Overview
Pennington CofE School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils flourish in this welcoming environment, living out the motto ‘together we can do great things’ and knowing they are well looked after by adults. The school continues to improve, offering a broad curriculum and strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils ‘rise to the high expectations set for them’, taking pride in their work and focusing well on their learning.
- The school has developed a ‘broad, ambitious curriculum’ that successfully meets the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Staff deliver the curriculum ‘very effectively’, selecting interesting activities that ‘ignite pupils’ interest’ and addressing gaps in knowledge promptly.
- Reading is prioritised with a ‘well-structured phonics programme’, enabling pupils to develop into fluent readers.
- Pupils are ‘well mannered and welcoming’, with high attendance supported by strong partnerships with families.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, it is not clear exactly what key knowledge pupils should learn, meaning pupils do not always remember important information.
- The school should ensure that key learning is clearly identified in these subjects so teachers can check on pupils’ progress more effectively.
Safeguarding
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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