Schools in Westmorland and Furness
160 schools in the Westmorland and Furness council area: 123 primary, 20 secondary, 3 all-through, 1 sixth form / college, 2 nursery, plus 11 special. 13 are independent. 17 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (123)
- Allithwaite CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 67% Oversubscribed
- Alston Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Ambleside CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Appleby Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Armathwaite SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Arnside National CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 88%
- Asby Endowed SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Askam Village SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 26% Oversubscribed
- Barrow Island Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Beaconside CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 51%
- Beetham CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 83%
- Bolton Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Brisbane Park Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–7Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Brough Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Brunswick SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Burlington CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 36%
- Burton Morewood CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Calthwaite CofE SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Improved significantly· 2024KS2 expected standard: 57% Oversubscribed
- Cambridge Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Cartmel CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–13Independent inspection
- Castle Park SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 66%
- Chapel Street Infants and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Church Walk CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Clifton Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Coniston CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 27%
- Croftlands Infant SchoolState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Croftlands Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Crosby Ravensworth CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Crosscrake CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 45%
- Crosthwaite CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Culgaith CofE SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 65% Oversubscribed
- Dean Barwick Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 20%
- Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, KendalState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 43%
- Flookburgh CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 60%
- George Romney Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Ghyllside Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 78%
- Goodly Dale Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Grange CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Grasmere CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 80% Oversubscribed
- Grayrigg CofE SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Greengate Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Greystoke Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 100%
- Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 83%
- Heron Hill Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 69%
- High Hesket CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Holme Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 89%
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Hunter Hall SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–11Independent inspection
- Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Ivegill CofE SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Kirkby Stephen Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Kirkby Thore SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Inadequate· 2023KS2 expected standard: 30%
- Kirkoswald CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Langdale CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Langwathby CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Lazonby C of E Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Leven Valley CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Levens CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Lindal and Marton Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 27%
- Lindale CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Long Marton SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 31%
- Low Furness CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Lowther Endowed SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Milburn SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Some aspects not as strong· 2025
- Milnthorpe Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 89%
- Morland Area CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 100%
- Nenthead Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Newbarns Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 47%
- Newton Village AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 31%
- North Lakes SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 39%
- Old Hutton CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Ormsgill Nursery and Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 24%
- Orton CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-FurnessState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 78%
- Parkside AcademyState · Ages 2–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Patterdale CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Pennington CofE SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 65% Oversubscribed
- Penny Bridge CofE SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 58% Oversubscribed
- Penruddock Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Plumpton SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 45% Oversubscribed
- Ramsden Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2022
- Roose SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, BarrowState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 43%
- Sedbergh Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 35%
- Selside Endowed CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Shap Endowed CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 30%
- Sir John Barrow SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Skelton SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 89%
- South Walney Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2024
- South Walney Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 66%
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, PenrithState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 39%
- St Columba's SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 30%
- St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, WindermereState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Requires improvement· 2023KS2 expected standard: 88%
- St George's CofE SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 50%
- St James' CofE Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 31%
- St Mark's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 79%
- St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 47%
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, UlverstonState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 65% Oversubscribed
- St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 70% Oversubscribed
- St Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 44%
- St Patrick's CofE SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 71%
- St Paul's CofE Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 44%
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School, BarrowState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 48%
- St Thomas's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 48%
- Stainton CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Staveley CofE SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 55%
- Storth CofE SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Stramongate Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Tebay Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Temple Sowerby CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Threlkeld CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Vicarage Park CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 40%
- Vickerstown SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 15%
- Victoria AcademyState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Victoria Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Warcop CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Yanwath Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 100%
- Yarlside AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 97% Oversubscribed
Secondary schools (20)
- Appleby Grammar SchoolState · Ages 11–18Report card: expected standard· 2026Attainment 8: 40.7
- Cartmel Priory CofE SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 47.2
- Dallam SchoolState · Ages 11–18Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 44.1
- Dowdales SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025Attainment 8: 41.8
- Furness AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 42.4 Oversubscribed
- John Ruskin SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2025Attainment 8: 52.9 Oversubscribed
- Kirkbie Kendal SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 50.1 Oversubscribed
- Kirkby Stephen Grammar SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 47.7
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School PenrithGrammar · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 64.8 Oversubscribed
- Queen Elizabeth SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 59.6 Oversubscribed
- Queen Elizabeth Studio SchoolState · Ages 14–19Report card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 37.8
- Samuel King's SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 30.2
- Sedbergh SchoolIndependent · Ages 13–19 · Church of EnglandIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 27.9
- Settlebeck SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 44.0
- St Bernards Catholic High School, BarrowState · Ages 11–16 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 34.6
- The Lakes SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2025Attainment 8: 46.8
- The Queen Katherine SchoolState · Ages 11–19Report card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 48.8
- Ullswater Community CollegeState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 41.0
- Ulverston Victoria High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 46.8
- Walney AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025Attainment 8: 38.7
All-through schools (3)
- Chetwynde SchoolState · Ages 3–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 44.2 Oversubscribed
- Moorfield Learning CentreIndependent · Ages 5–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 14.7
- Windermere SchoolIndependent · Ages 3–20Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 25.4
Sixth form / college schools (1)
- Kendal CollegeState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspectionA-level average: C-
Nursery schools (2)
- Hindpool Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–4Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024
- Kendal Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–4Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025
Special schools (11)
- Appletree SchoolIndependent special · Ages 6–12Independent inspection
- Cairn Education CICIndependent special · Ages 11–25Independent inspection
- Cambian Whinfell SchoolIndependent special · Ages 7–19 · BoysIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 29.6
- Fell House SchoolIndependent special · Ages 6–12Independent inspection
- George Hastwell School Special AcademyState special · Ages 3–19Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Oversands SchoolIndependent special · Ages 5–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 6.0
- Sandgate SchoolState special · Ages 3–19Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 0.5
- Sandside Lodge SchoolState special · Ages 4–19Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 0%
- South Lakes AcademyIndependent special · Ages 11–25Independent inspection
- SwitchED2Independent special · Ages 9–18Independent inspection
- Underley Garden SchoolIndependent special · Ages 5–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 1.8
Nearby council areas
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Westmorland and Furness may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data