Langdale CofE School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Chapel Stile Great Langdale Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9JE |
| Phone | 01539437204 |
| Reference Number | 112321 |
Langdale CofE School is currently underperforming and requires significant improvement. Despite having high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the overall achievement levels have not met expectations. This decline in educational quality has been overseen by the governors, who have not effectively challenged leaders regarding curriculum quality and pupil achievement. As a result, pupils struggle to retain knowledge and often face difficulties in their progression, especially in literacy and numeracy, while attendance rates are below national averages.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 33 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 39.39%
Girls: 60.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 11 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 10 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 15 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | Unknown | 4 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.9% |
| White, Other | 6.1% |
| Unclassified | 6.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Urgent improvement |
| > Leadership & Governance | Urgent improvement |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 03 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 17 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 04 Oct 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Jun 2012 | Full inspection |
| 27 Nov 2008 | Full inspection |
| 19 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Jan 2006 | Full inspection |
| 18 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Pupils with additional needs receive timely and effective support.
- Pupils enjoy a broad range of extracurricular activities and trips.
- Pupils report feeling safe and supported within the school.
Areas for Improvement
- The school requires significant improvement in overall performance.
- Pupils are not well prepared for the next stage of education.
- There is inconsistency in implementing behaviour expectations.
- Teachers struggle to connect new knowledge with prior learning.
- Some children in early years do not build the necessary knowledge for Year 1.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Grasmere CofE Primary School
Stock Lane, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SJ |
1.68 miles |
|
Ambleside CofE Primary School
Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DH |
3.37 miles |
|
Coniston CofE Primary School
Shepherd's Bridge, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AL |
4.79 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Windermere School
Browhead, The Lake District, LA23 1NW |
4.68 miles |