The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 26% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
26%
-36.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 24 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 178
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 7.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Newton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Lots Road, Askam-in-furness, Cumbria, LA16 7DA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Askam Village School's Ofsted rating?
Askam Village School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Askam Village School?
Askam Village School currently has 178 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Askam Village School take?
Askam Village School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Askam Village School?
Askam Village School is in Askam-in-furness, LA16 7DA, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Askam Village School have a sixth form?
No, Askam Village School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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