SchoolScoresConiston CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Shepherd's Bridge, Coniston, LA21 8AL
01539 441302 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 28 March 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
11 pupils in this year group.
27% — 31 points below the Westmorland and Furness average, and 35 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 27% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 27% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Westmorland and Furness. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 9 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 8 |
| Of those, offered a place | 8 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 10 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 121 state primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.3% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 121 state primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 57th highest of 121 state primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 91st highest of 121 state primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 5.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 95th lowest of 121 state primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 4.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 67th lowest of 121 state primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 8.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 121 state primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 121 state primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 89th highest of 121 state primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.6 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 54th highest of 121 state primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 9.5 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Questions parents ask
What is Coniston CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coniston CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 28 March 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Coniston CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 35 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Coniston CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 8 families put Coniston CofE Primary School as their first choice for 9 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 8 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112279.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.