Warcop CofE Primary School

About Warcop CofE Primary School

Warcop CofE Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since its most recent graded inspection in 2012 and confirmed in an ungraded visit in 2022. The most telling academic metric for this small primary in Westmorland and Furness is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2. In the 2023/24 results, 50% of pupils achieved this benchmark, which is below the local authority average of 58%. This places the school 68th out of 99 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness, and in the bottom half nationally. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. Reading is a clear strength, with 90% of pupils meeting the expected standard and an average scaled score of 103. Writing also performs well, with 70% reaching the expected level and 20% achieving the higher standard.

Maths is the area where the school lags behind, with only 50% of pupils meeting the expected standard and an average scaled score of 96. Progress scores for reading, writing and maths are not available in the data, so it is difficult to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points. The Ofsted inspection in 2012 rated leadership and management as Good, and the 2022 ungraded inspection confirmed the school remains Good overall. With only 86 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, class sizes are small, which can allow for more individual attention. The school has identified support for specific learning difficulties, social and emotional needs, speech and language, and autistic spectrum disorder, suggesting it is equipped to handle a range of SEND requirements.

The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 20 applications for 12 places and all first-preference applicants receiving an offer. This suggests strong local demand despite the below-average combined SATs results. Facilities include a library, outdoor playground, playing fields, gymnasium, art studios and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England foundation. Sports on offer include football, cricket, rounders, cross country and dance, while clubs cover science, book club and gardening. With 16.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with slightly above-average disadvantage for a rural primary. Warcop CofE Primary would suit families who prioritise a small, community-focused setting with a strong reading culture and who are comfortable with the school's mixed academic profile, particularly in maths.

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