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Langdale CofE School

Westmorland and Furness, LA22 9JEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2026
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Langdale CofE School

Langdale CofE School is a small Church of England primary in Westmorland and Furness, and its headline metrics paint a picture of a school that is performing well above the local average for its type. The most recent local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 58, but Langdale’s own outcomes consistently outstrip that benchmark, placing it among the stronger performers in the area. With just 33 pupils on roll against a capacity of 56, the school is significantly undersubscribed in terms of space, yet it was oversubscribed for its 2025/26 reception intake, receiving 11 applications for 7 places. That suggests a small but loyal local reputation. The school also has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 25%, which makes its above-average results all the more notable. Under headteacher Rachel Underwood, Langdale has held a Good rating from Ofsted since at least 2012, and its most recent ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed the school remains Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChapel Stile, Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness, LA22 9JE
HeadteacherRachel Underwood
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Number of Pupils33
Free School Meals (FSM)25.0%
School Capacity33 / 56 (59% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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17 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Langdale 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.