The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 228
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Brian Jones (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
School inspection
January 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Kendal Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 2DN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Primary School?
St Mary's CofE Primary School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's CofE Primary School take?
St Mary's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is in Carnforth, LA6 2DN, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary'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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