SchoolScoresThwaites School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Hallthwaites, Millom, LA18 5HP
01229 772554 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 15 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
7 pupils in this year group.
Only 7 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
29% — 27 points below the Cumberland average, and 33 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 29% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 57% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 57% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 103 | 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 Cumberland. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 3 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 3 |
| Of those, offered a place | 3 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 11 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools in Millom. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.5% | 22.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 7 state primary schools in Millom. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Millom. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools in Millom. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 6.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Millom. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Millom. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 10.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Millom. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.1 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Millom. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 7 state primary schools in Millom. Higher than 0% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 7.4 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 7 state primary schools in Millom. Higher than 0% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 3.7 | 9.6 | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thwaites School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 15 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Thwaites School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 33 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Thwaites School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 3 families put Thwaites School as their first choice for 3 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 3 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 112166.
- 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.