The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% 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 7 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
- 76
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Rachael McFarlane (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
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Kirkby Road, Ireleth, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School currently has 76 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School take?
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School is in Askam-in-Furness, LA16 7EY, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ireleth St Peter's 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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