The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 4 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 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
- 84
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Johanna Goode (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
March 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Stock Lane, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Grasmere CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grasmere CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grasmere CofE Primary School?
Grasmere CofE Primary School currently has 84 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grasmere CofE Primary School take?
Grasmere CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grasmere CofE Primary School?
Grasmere CofE Primary School is in Ambleside, LA22 9SJ, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grasmere CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grasmere 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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