Shap Endowed CofE Primary School
Penrith, CA10 3NL · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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90th 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 — 0.1/10 against 4,158 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Shap Endowed CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 88 pupils against a stated capacity of 126. 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 curriculum support pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Shap Endowed CofE Primary School
Overview
Shap Endowed CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "small, friendly and nurturing" environment where pupils are happy. The school’s mission to provide pupils with ‘a safe branch from which to soar’ is actively lived out by staff and the community, fostering high expectations and strong academic achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and well mannered," treating each other with respect and kindness from the Nursery upwards.
- Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), "achieve well" and are proud of their work.
- The curriculum is generally "well ordered and builds logically," with a broad set of experiences that take account of the local community.
- Early reading is prioritised effectively, with children enjoying rhymes and phonics, leading to most pupils reading "fluently and accurately" by key stage 2.
- Attendance has seen a "marked improvement" due to strong partnerships with parents and positive pupil engagement.
Areas to improve
- In one or two subjects, the school must clarify "what pupils should learn and when this should happen" to help teachers design learning that builds knowledge over time.
- Assessment strategies in some subjects are not used in a "timely and effective manner," leading to unchecked gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Staff in some subjects do not sufficiently revisit important knowledge, preventing pupils from building a "secure body of knowledge over time."
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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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