The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 30% 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
30%
-32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 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
- 67%
- FSM
- 13.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Katie Chappell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Street, Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3NL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Shap Endowed CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shap Endowed CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shap Endowed CofE Primary School?
Shap Endowed CofE Primary School currently has 84 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shap Endowed CofE Primary School take?
Shap Endowed CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shap Endowed CofE Primary School?
Shap Endowed CofE Primary School is in Penrith, CA10 3NL, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shap Endowed CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shap Endowed 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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