The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 107
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 10.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Gillian Elliott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Allithwaite, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7RD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Allithwaite CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Allithwaite CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Allithwaite CofE Primary School?
Allithwaite CofE Primary School currently has 107 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Allithwaite CofE Primary School take?
Allithwaite CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Allithwaite CofE Primary School?
Allithwaite CofE Primary School is in Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7RD, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Allithwaite CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Allithwaite CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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