Lowther Endowed School
42%
Capacity
44
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Lowther Endowed School
Lowther Endowed School, a small state primary in Westmorland and Furness, holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since its previous graded inspection in 2013. The most recent ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed the school remains Good, with leadership and management also judged Good. However, the school’s academic outcomes tell a more nuanced story. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, just 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits well below the local authority average of 58% and places the school in the bottom half of primary schools nationally, ranking 79th out of 99 similar schools in Westmorland and Furness.
Breaking the results down by subject, reading and writing both saw 56% of pupils reach the expected standard, while maths lagged behind at 44%. Average scores in reading (101) and maths (99) were close to the national benchmark of 100, but no pupil achieved the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined. On the positive side, 22% reached the higher standard in writing, and 11% did so in reading. The school’s small size — just 44 pupils on roll — means these percentages represent very small numbers of children, so a single pupil’s performance can shift the figures significantly. Ofsted’s breakdown from the 2013 inspection noted early years provision was previously graded Requires Improvement, but no comparable data is available from the most recent visit.
Lowther Endowed School is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 15 applications for just 7 places, with all first-preference families offered a spot. The school offers a nursery provision and a range of facilities including a sensory room, forest school, art studios and music rooms. Sports on offer include football, dance, cricket and tennis, and clubs range from gardening to eco club. The school’s SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families who value a small, community-focused setting with strong pastoral support, Lowther could be a good fit, though those prioritising top-tier academic results may want to look at higher-performing local peers such as Yarlside Academy or St Mary’s Catholic Primary in Ulverston.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Hackthorpe, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA10 2HT |
| Headteacher | Michelle Clark |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Number of Pupils | 44 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.5% |
| School Capacity | 44 / 105 (42% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11898th of 13,686
Nationally
1754th of 2,065
In North West
79th of 99
In Westmorland and Furness
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
15
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British88.6%
- Mixed11.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Hackthorpe, Penrith
Westmorland and Furness, CA10 2HT
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