Nenthead Primary School is a state-funded primary school in Westmorland and Furness, North West, for pupils aged 4 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 17 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 28.
The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (11 Jun 2024).
Nenthead Primary School does not have a Classpot Rating for 2024/25. Both required datasets could not be matched to this school’s current record. Not rated does not mean low performing.
NAAcademic results
A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.
NAAttendance
A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.
NAPupil progress
Not available for 2024/25
DfE did not publish KS1-to-KS2 progress measures for 2024/25 because the required KS1 assessments were cancelled during the pandemic. Progress would compare pupils’ outcomes with those of pupils with similar earlier attainment.
Pupil progress is not included in this version of Classpot Rating. Its absence does not reduce the school’s score.
Previous inspection · 5 Feb 2014Legacy grading · Good
Previous inspection judgements
Area
Judgement
Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Published 11 Jul 2024.
Ofsted legacy grades; compare inspection dates and frameworks.
Catchment & distance
School location
Distance unavailable; check admission criteria with the school or council.
Admissions
Application dates · 2027/28 entry
Measure
Value
School’s local authority
Westmorland and Furness
Applications open
September 2026
Application deadline
15 January 2027
National offer day
16 April 2027
Apply through your home council; confirm local dates and any extra school forms.
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School performance
KS2 results are not available in this profile.
Students and teachers
17 pupils per qualified teacher
2025/26 · Full-time equivalent teachers, not class size.
Students
Number of pupilsPeriod not recorded
17
School capacityPeriod not recorded
28
Free school meals (FSM)2025/26
5.9%
English as an additional language (EAL)2025/26
5.9%
Attendance2024/25
94.85%
Persistent absence (10% or more of sessions)2024/25
20%
Classes & attendance
Average class size2025/26
2.7
Suspensions per 100 pupils2024/25
0
Suspensions (count)2024/25
0
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils2024/25
0
Permanent exclusions (count)2024/25
0
More pupil data
Absence breakdown
Measure
Value
Authorised absence2024/25
3.78%
Unauthorised absence2024/25
1.37%
Ethnic background · 2025/26
Group
Pupils
White British
82.4%
White other
5.9%
Mixed
5.9%
Asian
0%
Black
0%
Other
0%
DfE school, census, workforce, absence and exclusion data; periods vary, and missing values are not zero.
Published SEND Data
Speech & Language
Learning Difficulty
DfE data; confirm current support with the school's SENCO.
School day & term dates
School day
Measure
Value
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:30
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
After-school care
15:30-17:30
Source: School website · checked 2026-05-20; confirm current arrangements.
Check the school website for term dates, holidays and INSET days.
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FAQ about Nenthead Primary School
Nenthead Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.
DfE data for Nenthead Primary School lists these SEND need or provision categories: Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.
The published age range for Nenthead Primary School is 4 to 11 years. Check with the school which age groups currently have places available.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places figures are not available in this profile. This does not mean places are available or that entry is easy. Check the current admission arrangements with the school or local authority. School admissions timeline.
