The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 101
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Matthew Jessop (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8HT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Crosthwaite CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Crosthwaite CofE School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crosthwaite CofE School?
Crosthwaite CofE School currently has 101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crosthwaite CofE School take?
Crosthwaite CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crosthwaite CofE School?
Crosthwaite CofE School is in Kendal, LA8 8HT, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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