The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 10 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 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
- 27
- Capacity
- 48%
- FSM
- 16%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Emma Farrell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Laning, Dent, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5QJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 27 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Sedbergh, LA10 5QJ, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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