Stramongate Primary School
Kendal, LA9 4BT · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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36th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.1/10 against 2,810 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stramongate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 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 do not reach the higher standard in their core subjects? What specific trips or clubs are available for Year 6 students this term?
What Ofsted said about Stramongate Primary School
Overview
Stramongate Primary School is described as a place where pupils are happy, behave well, and feel safe within a nurturing environment. The school delivers an ambitious, broad curriculum enriched by outdoor experiences, ensuring pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education. Leadership and management are effective, with strong support from the multi-academy trust.
Strengths
- Staff build "nurturing relationships" and help pupils live out values of "respect, responsibility and resilience".
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "informed by the local context", enriched by visits and outdoor learning like canoeing and fell walking.
- Early reading provision is strong, with pupils becoming "independent, avid and fluent readers" through well-matched books and effective phonics.
- Attendance rates have improved significantly due to "high expectations" and effective actions to reduce persistent absence.
- Pupils develop leadership skills through roles such as school councillors and contribute positively to the local community.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupil work does not focus sharply enough on key knowledge, hindering the development of a "secure body of knowledge".
- Processes to check learning in a small number of subjects are not yet effective enough to clearly identify and address gaps in pupils’ 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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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