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Kirkoswald CofE School

Westmorland and Furness, CA10 1ENPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2790 of 13,686 nationally

About Kirkoswald CofE School

Kirkoswald CofE School is a small Church of England primary in Westmorland and Furness, currently teaching just 50 pupils against a capacity of 90, which gives it a noticeably low occupancy rate. Only 8% of its children qualify for free school meals, well below the national average, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. Despite the spare capacity, the school is oversubscribed for Reception places in 2025/26: it received 14 applications for just 5 places, with all 5 first-preference families offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.8. That demand is a strong signal from local parents, and it aligns with the school's strong reputation. The headteacher is Leigh Andrews, and the school offers nursery provision for children from age 3, feeding into the main primary phase up to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressKirkoswald, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA10 1EN
HeadteacherLeigh Andrews
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Number of Pupils50
Free School Meals (FSM)8.0%
School Capacity50 / 90 (56% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallLibraryDining HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCross CountryNetballTennisDanceCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardeningFilm ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: kirkoswald.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Kirkoswald CofE School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.