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Milburn School

Westmorland and Furness, CA10 1TNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
1 1st-choice / 1 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Milburn School

Milburn School is a tiny primary in Westmorland and Furness, with just 15 pupils on roll against a capacity of 28, making it one of the smallest state schools in the area. Its intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national picture: only 6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a typical primary average of around 23% across England. Despite its size, demand is strong — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 4 applications for its single place, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4:1. All four applicants put it as their first preference, and one offer was made. That level of competition suggests local families see real value in what this micro-school offers. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and takes children from age 3, with a nursery on site. Headteacher Nick Page leads a setting where parents are overwhelmingly positive: 100% of respondents to the Ofsted Parent View survey would recommend the school, and every single one strongly agreed that their child is happy, feels safe, and does well.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMilburn, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA10 1TN
HeadteacherNick Page
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Number of Pupils15
Free School Meals (FSM)6.7%
School Capacity15 / 28 (54% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 13 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 Feb 2025): Some aspects not as strong

Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomMusic RoomsArt StudiosICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaChoirChessArt ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Milburn School

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