The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
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.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 87
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Bardgett (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
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Long Marton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6BT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Long Marton School's Ofsted rating?
Long Marton School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Long Marton School?
Long Marton School currently has 87 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Long Marton School take?
Long Marton School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Long Marton School?
Long Marton School is in Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6BT, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Long Marton School have a sixth form?
No, Long Marton School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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