Coniston CofE Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address Shepherd's Bridge
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8AL
Phone 01539441302
Reference Number 112279

Coniston CofE Primary School continues to maintain a good standard of education, characterized by a caring and supportive environment that fosters positive relationships among pupils and staff. Leaders uphold high expectations for student achievements across a broad curriculum while creating a family-like atmosphere that encourages pupil participation in the school community. The school has successfully adapted its approach to reading, ensuring early phonics instruction and fostering a love of reading among older students. Overall, the school is viewed as a happy place that works effectively to meet the needs of its pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

General Makeup

Number of pupils 71
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 59.15%
Girls: 40.85%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 15.5%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 14.2
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 11.5
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 18

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 6 2 8
2 6 5 11
3 10 3 13
4 4 4 8
5 1 3 4
6 6 5 11

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 100%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 28 Mar 2023
Date Report
28 Mar 2023 School inspection
21 Mar 2017 Short inspection
02 Jul 2013 Full inspection:
18 May 2011 Full inspection:
10 Feb 2011 Monitoring visit
11 Oct 2010 Monitoring visit
22 Apr 2010 Full inspection:
03 Jul 2007 Full inspection:
03 Mar 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils enjoy positive and nurturing relationships at the school.
  • Leaders have high expectations of pupils' achievements.
  • Curriculum is broad, ambitious, and well-sequenced.
  • Strong support and adaptations for pupils with SEND.
  • Effective prioritization of reading and phonics instruction.
  • Pupils demonstrate politeness and good manners.
  • Varied personal development opportunities including trips and cultural experiences.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some subjects lack clarity on curriculum intentions and assessments.
  • Teachers do not consistently check for missing or insecure knowledge across all subjects.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 27%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 103
Maths 103

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Average Scaled Score

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Progress Scores

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 0 0
Third Preference 0 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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Name Distance
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NT
3.02 miles
Langdale CofE School
Chapel Stile, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JE
4.79 miles
Name Distance
John Ruskin School
Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW
0.26 miles
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