St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
Windermere, LA23 2DD · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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75th 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 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.8/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club, Kids Club, or Windermere Warriors Orienteering Club, and participate in Lakeside Sports. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 336 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities does the Windermere Warriors club involve?
What Ofsted said about St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "caring and welcoming" environment where pupils are happy and feel safe. The report highlights that pupils embrace the school’s vision and values, achieving well in most subjects while benefiting from high expectations and effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully thought through" and "suitably ambitious" in most subjects, ensuring learning builds on prior knowledge.
- Reading is a high priority, with staff implementing a phonics programme to a "high standard" so pupils become "competent readers".
- Staff are "adept at making adaptations" for pupils with SEND, who typically achieve well and receive expert support when necessary.
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour in a "calm school environment" and benefit from a wide range of leadership roles and extracurricular activities.
- Attendance is improving due to targeted rewards and swift support for those who do not attend regularly.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, there is a "lack of clarity about the knowledge that pupils need to acquire," preventing some from learning essential curriculum aspects.
- The school should "define the essential knowledge that pupils must learn in all subjects" to help teachers design effective learning and check understanding.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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