St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Prince's Road Princes Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2DD |
| Phone | 01539448125 |
| Reference Number | 148698 |
St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is currently on a path to improvement, having made significant strides since its last inspection, which resulted in an inadequate rating. The school operates within the Mater Christi Multi-Academy Trust and has implemented a redesigned curriculum aimed at providing a more ambitious educational experience for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Despite the positive changes, the school still faces challenges in ensuring that pupils systematically build their knowledge across subjects and are fully prepared for future educational stages.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 45 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 40%
Girls: 60% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 11.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 13.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 51.1% |
| White, Other | 37.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Sep 2021 | Academy conversion letter |
| 15 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| Previously as St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School | |
| 15 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 10 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
| 20 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal qualities such as empathy and responsibility.
- The school provides a variety of outdoor learning experiences that engage pupils.
- Improvements in the reading curriculum have led to increased engagement and progress.
- High staff morale and a strong sense of community among teachers.
- Pupils appreciate the improved curriculum and have expressed confidence in their learning progress.
Areas for Improvement
- Essential knowledge across subjects is not fully defined for mixed-age classes.
- Insufficient oversight of the quality of education and pupils' behavior.
- Some pupils do not attend school as regularly as they should.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
Princes Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DD |
0.1 miles |
|
Goodly Dale Primary School
Lake Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2JX |
0.23 miles |
|
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NT |
3.56 miles |
|
Staveley CofE School
Brow Lane, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PH |
3.65 miles |
|
Crosthwaite CofE School
Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8HT |
4.51 miles |
|
Ambleside CofE Primary School
Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DH |
4.68 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Lakes School
Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1HW |
1.46 miles |
|
Windermere School
Browhead, The Lake District, LA23 1NW |
2.79 miles |
|
Cairn Education CIC
The Tavern, 63 Main Street, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9LN |
3.77 miles |