Waberthwaite CofE School
Millom, LA19 5YJ · Cumberland · primary school
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91st of 119 primary schools in Cumberland we can score, 145 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 1,887 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| 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.
Waberthwaite CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 1.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 56 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a Year 6 student? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress?
What Ofsted said about Waberthwaite CofE School
Overview
Waberthwaite CofE School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “friendly and polite” and strive to ensure they all “fit together.” Leaders provide a “broad and ambitious curriculum” tailored to the school’s rural context and mixed-age classes, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for life beyond their immediate locality.
Strengths
- Pupils “achieve well” and “show enthusiasm in lessons,” taking pride in their work and meeting high expectations for behaviour.
- The phonics programme is “securely embedded,” helping children become “competent, fluent readers” with swift support for those who struggle.
- Effective systems identify pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) early, supporting them to “access learning alongside their peers.”
- Attendance rates are high, with the school being “quick to tackle” and address instances where attendance has been weaker.
- Governors “fulfil their roles well,” balancing support for staff workload with effective accountability.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, assessment systems are “over complex,” preventing clear checks on what pupils remember over time; the school should clarify essential knowledge.
- The personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum is “not delivered consistently,” resulting in gaps in pupils’ knowledge, including of fundamental British values.
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 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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