The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 89
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Nick Turley (Head teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0NQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Old Hutton CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Old Hutton CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Old Hutton CofE School?
Old Hutton CofE School currently has 89 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Old Hutton CofE School take?
Old Hutton CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Old Hutton CofE School?
Old Hutton CofE School is in Kendal, LA8 0NQ, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Old Hutton CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Old Hutton CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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