Levens CofE School

About Levens CofE School

Levens CofE School, a small Church of England primary in Westmorland and Furness, has carved out a solid reputation for itself, as reflected in its most recent Ofsted inspection. The school was rated Good overall in its graded inspection back in 2014, and an ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed it remains Good. This is a notable achievement given that the school’s previous inspection in 2012 had rated it as Requires Improvement, meaning the leadership team, led by headteacher Jane Farraday, has overseen a clear upward trajectory. The school’s leadership and management were also judged Good in the 2014 graded inspection. With just 102 pupils on a capacity of 105, it is a genuinely intimate setting where every child is known. The most telling academic metric for a primary of this size is its Key Stage 2 performance, though the data does not provide the school’s specific KS2 scores. However, the local authority average for KS2 attainment sits at 58, which gives a useful benchmark for parents to consider when comparing outcomes.

While the school’s individual KS2 results are not published in this dataset, the Ofsted narrative and local context offer clues about academic standards. The school’s Good rating across both its recent inspections suggests a consistent quality of education. The local authority, Westmorland and Furness, has 121 primary schools in total, of which only six have achieved the top Outstanding rating, so Good is a strong and respectable position. Levens CofE School is oversubscribed, which is often a reliable indicator of local confidence. For the 2025/26 intake, the school offered 15 places and received 19 total applications, with all nine first-preference applicants receiving offers. The oversubscription ratio of 2.11 means there were more than two applicants for every place, so families need to be prepared to apply early and list it as a top choice. The school’s nursery provision also feeds into Reception, which can be an advantage for families seeking continuity.

Beyond the classroom, Levens CofE School offers a practical, well-equipped environment for its pupils. Facilities include an ICT suite, library, art studios, music rooms, a sensory room, and a chapel, alongside a Forest School programme that taps into the school’s rural setting in Cumbria. Sports provision covers athletics, netball, swimming, and cricket, while clubs extend to drama, film club, and choir. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social Emotional & Mental Health needs, Visual Impairment, and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. This breadth of support, combined with the small school size and strong local demand, makes Levens CofE School particularly well-suited to families who value a close-knit, church-affiliated community with a clear focus on pastoral care and a wide range of enrichment activities. The school’s 6.7% free school meals rate is below the national average, reflecting its relatively affluent catchment.

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