SchoolScoresCroftlands Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9JU
01229 585211 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 December 2012.
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 29 September 2022: 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
52 pupils in this year group.
50% — 8 points below the Westmorland and Furness average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 54% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 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. | 104 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Ulverston. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Ulverston. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 10 state primary schools in Ulverston. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 10 state primary schools in Ulverston. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 5.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Ulverston. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 4.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Ulverston. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 8.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in Ulverston. 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 10 state primary schools in Ulverston. 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 7th highest of 10 state primary schools in Ulverston. Higher than 34% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.2 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 10 state primary schools in Ulverston. Higher than 37% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.0 | 9.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 8 state primary schools in Ulverston. Higher than 60% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 13.3%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Croftlands Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sir John Barrow School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Church Walk CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pennington CofE School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Low Furness CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lindal and Marton Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Croftlands Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Croftlands Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 December 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 September 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Croftlands Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112198.
- 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.