Cartmel CofE Primary School
About Cartmel CofE Primary School
Cartmel CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Westmorland and Furness, with just 49 pupils on roll against a capacity of 70, so there is plenty of physical space. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8. 2%, which is notably lower than the national average, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 20 applications for just 6 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3. 33, and all 6 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This is a school that families clearly want to get into, and with a Church of England character, it may appeal particularly to local families who value that ethos. The school is mixed-gender and caters for children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 14 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Feb 2025Latest monitoring visit (25 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:10
Breakfast club
08:00-08:30
After-school care
15:10-17:30
Source: cartmel.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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