The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 122
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 43.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Ennerdale Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5LW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Montreal CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Montreal CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Montreal CofE Primary School?
Montreal CofE Primary School currently has 122 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Montreal CofE Primary School take?
Montreal CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Montreal CofE Primary School?
Montreal CofE Primary School is in Cleator Moor, CA25 5LW, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Montreal CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Montreal 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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