The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 161
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 14.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Miss Lou Mahon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9JU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Croftlands Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Croftlands Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Croftlands Junior School?
Croftlands Junior School currently has 161 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Croftlands Junior School take?
Croftlands Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Croftlands Junior School?
Croftlands Junior School is in Ulverston, LA12 9JU, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Croftlands Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Croftlands Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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