The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 104
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- ARNSIDE NATIONAL CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Nick Sharp (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Hill, Arnside, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0DW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Arnside National CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Arnside National CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Arnside National CofE School?
Arnside National CofE School currently has 104 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Arnside National CofE School take?
Arnside National CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Arnside National CofE School?
Arnside National CofE School is in Carnforth, LA5 0DW, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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