Langwathby CofE Primary School
About Langwathby CofE Primary School
Langwathby CofE Primary School sits within the Westmorland and Furness local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 3 to 11. In the most recent local rankings, it placed 56th out of 99 primary schools in the area, putting it just inside the bottom half of its peers. The top-performing schools nearby include Yarlside Academy, St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Ulverston, and Staveley CofE School, all of which scored higher on the same ranking metric. Langwathby's position reflects a solid but not standout performance among its local competitors. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 51 applications for 30 places, with 33 of those coming as first preferences. That level of demand suggests it holds a genuine appeal for local families, even if its ranking doesn't place it among the very top in the area. With a Church of England character and a headteacher in Sally Hay, the school serves a relatively small cohort of 172 pupils against a capacity of 233, leaving some room for growth.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
21 Mar 2024Latest monitoring visit (21 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:30
Source: langwathby.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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