Warcop CofE Primary School
Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6NX · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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29th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.3/10 against 3,314 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Warcop CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a craft club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 85 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 craft club sessions? How does the school manage the transition for children joining in the current entry year?
What Ofsted said about Warcop CofE Primary School
Overview
Warcop CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "proud of their school and keen to learn." Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" that supports strong academic and personal development, with pupils achieving well and feeling safe. The school fosters a positive environment where staff are "kind and caring," and pupils demonstrate a "mature approach to learning."
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, courteous and friendly," responding positively to high behavioural expectations and knowing that bullying is not acceptable.
- Leaders ensure pupils learn to read fluently quickly, with staff adeptly building phonics skills and nurturing a "love of reading."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are accurately identified early and receive effective support, allowing them to "achieve well" and participate fully in school life.
- Children develop confidence and independence through outdoor play and exploration, supported by exciting equipment like an outdoor gym.
- Staff feel valued, with leaders considering workload and well-being, while governors remain well informed and check safeguarding procedures.
Areas to improve
- In subjects taught as part of a half-termly topic, teachers sometimes do not focus sharply enough on "subject-specific knowledge," meaning pupils’ depth of understanding is not as strong as in other areas. Leaders should ensure topic-based activities focus on precise knowledge and skills.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders diligently following up concerns to ensure pupils receive support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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