The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 27% 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
27%
-35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 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
- 71
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Miss Danielle Fitzsimons (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Shepherd's Bridge, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Coniston CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coniston CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Coniston CofE Primary School?
Coniston CofE Primary School currently has 71 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Coniston CofE Primary School take?
Coniston CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Coniston CofE Primary School?
Coniston CofE Primary School is in Coniston, LA21 8AL, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Coniston CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Coniston 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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