Storth CofE School
Milnthorpe, LA7 7JA · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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77th 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 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| 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.
Storth CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Lego club, attend Sports Day, and participate in Art and Craft, a Summer play, and a Christmas Musical. Trips include a London Adventure and a visit to a Coastguard Station. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 88 pupils against a stated capacity of 100. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the London Adventure trip? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Storth CofE School
Overview
Storth CofE School is described as a "friendly, close-knit village school" where pupils feel part of a "caring community." The report highlights "warm and respectful" relationships between staff and pupils, with leaders providing strong support for wellbeing and personal development. While most aspects of the school meet the "expected standard," the early years provision and personal development are rated at a "strong standard."
Strengths
- Early years leaders are "highly knowledgeable," ensuring new children integrate seamlessly and receive age-appropriate care.
- Staff consistently teach phonics and early mathematics well, helping children read with "increasing fluency and accuracy."
- Pupils are "confident and resilient," behaving thoughtfully and understanding values such as democracy and social justice.
- The curriculum is "broad and engaging," with staff making full use of the local area for outdoor learning and cultural experiences.
- Leaders create an inclusive culture where barriers to learning are reduced, allowing pupils with special educational needs to "access the curriculum and make progress."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils secure the necessary "accuracy and fluency in handwriting" in readiness for future learning.
- Leaders’ analysis of attendance information is "not well defined," meaning trends in absences sometimes go unnoticed.
- Leaders’ oversight of some aspects of the school’s work "lacks detail," requiring more insightful analysis to identify improvement priorities swiftly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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