Ivegill CofE School

About Ivegill CofE School

Ivegill CofE School is a small Church of England primary in Westmorland and Furness, currently home to 81 pupils against a capacity of 90. That leaves some physical headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for 2025/26 entry, it received 14 applications for just 6 places, with all 6 first-preference families securing a spot. The oversubscription ratio of 2.33 tells you this is a school local families actively want. Its free school meals rate sits at 13.6%, which is below the national primary average of around 23%, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school is mixed, takes children from ages 4 to 11, and has a Church of England character, though the data doesn't specify whether that affects admissions criteria. Headteacher Matthew Trickett leads a team that has kept the school popular despite its small size.

Academically, Ivegill performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 69% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Westmorland and Furness average of just 58%. That places the school 29th out of 99 primaries in the LA, putting it in the top third locally. Reading scores are particularly strong: 85% hit the expected standard and 38% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. Maths and writing both saw 85% at expected, and maths averaged 106. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024 rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes. That's a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2012, but the inspectors clearly saw real strengths in how the school supports children's character and conduct.

The school sits on a site with playing fields, a sports hall, an outdoor playground, a library, art studios and a chapel. Sports on offer include netball, tennis, athletics, cross country, rounders and dance, while clubs range from choir and drama to eco club and gardening. For children with additional needs, the school has identified support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health challenges. With only 81 pupils, class sizes are small and the atmosphere is likely to feel close-knit. This is a school that suits families who want a strong academic foundation in a village setting, who value the Church of England character, and who are prepared for a competitive admissions process given the oversubscription.

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