The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 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
- 56
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 7.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Sandra Cummings (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
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Waberthwaite, Millom, Cumbria, LA19 5YJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Waberthwaite CofE School a selective school?
No. Waberthwaite CofE School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Waberthwaite CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Waberthwaite CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waberthwaite CofE School?
Waberthwaite CofE School currently has 56 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waberthwaite CofE School take?
Waberthwaite CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Waberthwaite CofE School?
Waberthwaite CofE School is in Millom, LA19 5YJ, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waberthwaite CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Waberthwaite CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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