Stainton CofE Primary School
Penrith, CA11 0ET · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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74th 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 2,280 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| 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.
Stainton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% 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 May 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 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a breakfast club and an after-school club. Trips include Whinlatter Forestry England, Go Ape Whinlatter Treetop Adventure+, and a Gruffalo trail.
Getting in
The published school roll is 112 pupils against a stated capacity of 200. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Stainton CofE Primary School
Overview
Stainton CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "kind, caring and well mannered." The institution provides a "rich, broad and ambitious curriculum" that fosters resilience and confidence, with most pupils achieving well and benefiting from tailored support.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy" and take pride in meeting the school’s "high aspirations" for behaviour.
- The school offers diverse opportunities for personal development, including clubs, trips, and residential visits that build "resilient and confident young people."
- Staff use "strong subject knowledge" to address learning gaps, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the curriculum alongside peers.
- Reading provision is precise; staff deliver phonics "consistently well," and books match pupils’ known sounds to help them become "confident and fluent readers."
- Governors provide "clear and strategic direction," while staff value the consideration given to their well-being and are "extremely proud to work at the school."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not identified the most important information pupils should learn, meaning teachers are not clear on precise content.
- This lack of clarity limits the depth of some pupils’ knowledge; the school should identify all required information so pupils "achieve as well as they should."
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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