Beetham CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Stanley Street Beetham Milnthorpe Cumbria LA7 7AS |
| Phone | 01539562515 |
| Reference Number | 112313 |
Beetham CofE Primary School continues to maintain its status as a good school, fostering a positive and supportive environment where pupils thrive. The school is noted for its strong sense of community, with pupils exhibiting considerate behaviour and forming meaningful relationships with peers and staff. Leaders have set high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, resulting in most pupils achieving well academically. Opportunities for broader personal development are provided, such as engaging with community projects and fostering an understanding of global citizenship.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 53 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 41.51%
Girls: 58.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 11 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 12 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 09 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 08 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and positive pupil relationships
- Ambitious and broad curriculum designed for all pupils
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Pupils show enthusiasm for learning and behave well
- Leaders prioritise reading, implementing a successful phonics curriculum
- Diverse range of reading materials available for pupils
- Opportunities for pupils to engage in community and global projects
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers are less accomplished in assessment strategies for new subjects
- Certain pupils may struggle to remember learned content over time
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Milnthorpe Primary School
Firs Road, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7QF |
1.23 miles |
|
Storth CofE School
Storth Road, Storth, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7JA |
1.5 miles |
|
Holme Primary School
North Road, Holme, North Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1QA |
1.68 miles |
|
Arnside National CofE School
Church Hill, Arnside, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0DW |
2.51 miles |
|
Yealand Church of England Primary School
Footeran Lane, Yealand Redmayne, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9SU |
2.6 miles |
|
Burton Morewood CofE Primary School
Main Street, Burton-in-Kendal, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1ND |
2.68 miles |
|
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RF |
3.36 miles |
|
Levens CofE School
Church Road Levens, Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8PU |
4.12 miles |
|
Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School
Back Lane, Warton, Nr Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9QU |
4.35 miles |
|
St Patrick's CofE School
Gatebeck Road, Endmoor, St. Patricks C of E School, Gatebeck Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0HH |
4.57 miles |
|
Crosscrake CofE Primary School
Stainton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0LB |
4.88 miles |
|
Dean Barwick Primary School
Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6RS |
4.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Dallam School
Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, Cumbria, LA7 7DD |
1.46 miles |
|
SwitchED2
Ulpha Farm, Meathop, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6RG |
3.07 miles |
|
Bleasdale School
27 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RG |
3.47 miles |