The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 16.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- David Spruce (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Appleby Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Appleby Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Appleby Primary School?
Appleby Primary School currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Appleby Primary School take?
Appleby Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Appleby Primary School?
Appleby Primary School is in Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6TX, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Appleby Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Appleby Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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