Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chapel Street Dalton-in-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RX |
| Reference Number | 112192 |
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School is performing well overall, with an overall effectiveness rating of Good. Pupils enjoy their time at school, feeling safe and secure while being engaged in a broad and ambitious curriculum. The staff's strong commitment to raising standards is evident, and they provide ample opportunities for pupils' personal development. The school has a positive culture where good behavior is encouraged, and inclusivity is promoted for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This is particularly notable given the recent changes in leadership and governance following the last inspection.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 92 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.65%
Girls: 54.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 15.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| 2 | 15 | 9 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 09 Feb 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 24 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and enjoy their learning environment.
- The school has a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- Strong emphasis on early reading and phonics education.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring their achievement.
- A wide range of extracurricular activities available.
- Strong staff training that enhances teaching knowledge.
Areas for Improvement
- Some early years learning areas lack clearly defined knowledge and teaching order.
- Subject leaders are at an early stage of evaluating the curriculum's effectiveness.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
George Romney Junior School
Cobden Street, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8SE |
0.15 miles |
|
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness
Crooklands Brow, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8LB |
0.34 miles |
|
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School
Coronation Drive, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8QR |
0.53 miles |
|
Lindal and Marton Primary School
Pit Lane, Lindal, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0NB |
1.65 miles |
|
Newton Village Academy
Newton Road, Newton-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0LT |
1.7 miles |
|
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Skelwith Drive, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4PG |
1.88 miles |
|
Askam Village School
Lots Road, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7DA |
2.13 miles |
|
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School
Kirkby Road, Ireleth, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EY |
2.18 miles |
|
Low Furness CofE Primary School
Church Road, Great Urswick, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0TA |
2.24 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Junior School
Hawcoat Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4HF |
2.45 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Ostley Bank, Newbarns, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LR |
2.56 miles |
|
Yarlside Academy
Red Oak Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0LH |
2.57 miles |
|
Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School
Mill Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4AR |
2.6 miles |
|
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Rising Side, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9ET |
2.66 miles |
|
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Oxford Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QN |
2.76 miles |
|
Pennington CofE School
Pennington, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0RR |
2.77 miles |
|
Victoria Academy
Devonshire Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5NE |
2.78 miles |
|
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Schneider Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4AA |
2.92 miles |
|
Roose School
North Row, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0HF |
3.08 miles |
|
Parkside Academy
Greengate Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BY |
3.31 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Dowdales School
[Postcode LA15 8AH], Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8AH |
0.25 miles |
|
Chetwynde School
Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0NY |
2.11 miles |
|
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LE |
2.18 miles |
|
Furness Academy
Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BB |
3.18 miles |
|
Moorfield Learning Centre
Moorfield Street, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9RS |
3.35 miles |
|
Furness College
Channelside, Bessemer Way, Channelside, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PJ |
3.87 miles |
|
Ulverston Victoria High School
Springfield Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0EB |
3.98 miles |
|
George Hastwell School Special Academy
Moor Tarn Lane, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3LW |
4.8 miles |
|
Sandside Lodge School
Springfield Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0DZ |
4.9 miles |
|
Walney School
Sandy Gap Lane, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3JT |
4.93 miles |