St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Princes Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2DD |
| Phone | 01539443622 |
| Reference Number | 139422 |
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School is assessed as a good school, continuing to maintain its high standards since its last inspection. The school showcases a caring and inclusive environment where pupils, including those with SEND, are well-supported and motivated to learn. Pupils demonstrate strong engagement with their education, taking advantage of various opportunities for personal development and leadership roles. However, some areas of the curriculum need further refinement to ensure that all pupils acquire essential knowledge effectively, which the school is aware of and plans to address.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 361 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.12%
Girls: 44.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| 2 | 15 | 23 | 38 |
| 3 | 25 | 22 | 47 |
| 4 | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| 5 | 28 | 22 | 50 |
| 6 | 37 | 21 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.9% |
| White, Other | 10.2% |
| Unclassified | 5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 31 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 23 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- The school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs.
- Pupils exhibit good behavior and a positive attitude towards learning.
- There is a strong focus on reading, with effective phonics support.
- Staff prioritize pupils' emotional well-being and provide effective support.
Areas for Improvement
- A minority of subjects have unclear essential knowledge for pupils.
- Some teachers struggle to check understanding effectively in certain subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | ||
| Writing | -1.4 | ||
| Maths | 1.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
Prince's Road, Princes Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DD |
0.1 miles |
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Goodly Dale Primary School
Lake Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2JX |
0.32 miles |
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Staveley CofE School
Brow Lane, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PH |
3.56 miles |
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Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NT |
3.66 miles |
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Crosthwaite CofE School
Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8HT |
4.48 miles |
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Ambleside CofE Primary School
Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DH |
4.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Lakes School
Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1HW |
1.48 miles |
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Windermere School
Browhead, The Lake District, LA23 1NW |
2.83 miles |
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Cairn Education CIC
The Tavern, 63 Main Street, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9LN |
3.68 miles |