Croftlands Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Oakwood Drive Ulverston Cumbria LA12 9JU |
| Reference Number | 112197 |
Croftlands Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across all domains evaluated. The school creates a welcoming and friendly environment where pupils are happy and eager to learn. They have made significant improvements to the curriculum since the last inspection, promoting good behavior, high expectations, and strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, there are areas for improvement in clarifying essential knowledge in a few subjects and enhancing assessment strategies to ensure all pupils' learning needs are met effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 126 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.73%
Girls: 41.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 17 | 36 |
| 2 | 22 | 16 | 38 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.2% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 15 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 12 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and enjoy attending school.
- The school fosters good behavior and respect among pupils.
- Pupils with SEND receive effective support to follow the curriculum.
- High priority is given to reading, with effective early reading programs in place.
- The school provides a wide range of enriching experiences beyond the classroom.
Areas for Improvement
- Key knowledge for a few subjects is not clearly identified.
- Assessment strategies in some areas are underdeveloped, leading to gaps in learning.
- Some staff lack up-to-date training on safeguarding practices.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Croftlands Junior School
Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9JU |
0 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston
Springfield Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0EA |
0.55 miles |
|
Sir John Barrow School
Argyle Street, Sir John Barrow School, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0BD |
0.78 miles |
|
Church Walk CofE Primary School
Church Walk, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7EN |
1.09 miles |
|
Pennington CofE School
Pennington, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0RR |
1.26 miles |
|
Low Furness CofE Primary School
Church Road, Great Urswick, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0TA |
2.07 miles |
|
Lindal and Marton Primary School
Pit Lane, Lindal, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0NB |
2.33 miles |
|
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness
Crooklands Brow, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8LB |
3.39 miles |
|
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School
Chapel Street, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8RX |
3.73 miles |
|
George Romney Junior School
Cobden Street, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8SE |
3.75 miles |
|
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School
Kirkby Road, Ireleth, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EY |
3.91 miles |
|
Penny Bridge CofE School
Greenodd, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7RQ |
3.94 miles |
|
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School
Coronation Drive, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8QR |
4.02 miles |
|
Askam Village School
Lots Road, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7DA |
4.47 miles |
|
Newton Village Academy
Newton Road, Newton-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0LT |
4.77 miles |
|
Burlington CofE School
School Road, Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UH |
4.89 miles |
|
Flookburgh CofE Primary School
Winder Lane, Flookburgh, Flookburgh Cofe Primary School, Winder Lane, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7LE |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Ulverston Victoria High School
Springfield Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0EB |
0.43 miles |
|
Sandside Lodge School
Springfield Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0DZ |
1.18 miles |
|
Dowdales School
[Postcode LA15 8AH], Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8AH |
3.93 miles |