Schools in Westmorland and Furness

The latest Ofsted inspection of every state school in Westmorland and Furness. You apply to Westmorland and Furness for a place at these schools.

schools

147

with a report card

28

due for inspection

35

in a category of concern

3

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Latest report cards

1. Published 23 September 2026Orton CofE School

   Primary, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness

   Report card, Jun 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected

2. Published 22 September 2026Ambleside CofE Primary School

   Primary, Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

   Report card, Jun 2026: 7 expected

3. Published 9 September 2026Askam Village School

   Primary, Askam-in-furness, Westmorland and Furness

   Report card, Jun 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention

4. Published 9 September 2026Croftlands Junior School

   Primary, Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness

   Report card, Jun 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention

5. Published 9 September 2026St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere

   Primary, Windermere, Westmorland and Furness

   Report card, Jun 2026: 1 strong, 3 expected, 2 needs attention

6. Published 8 September 2026Patterdale CofE Primary School

   Primary, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness

   Report card, Jun 2026: 2 strong, 2 expected, 2 needs attention

7. Published 7 September 2026St Oswald's CofE Primary School

   Primary, Kendal, Westmorland and Furness

   Report card, May 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention

8. Published 14 July 2026Queen Elizabeth Studio School

   Secondary, Westmorland and Furness

   Report card, Jun 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected

9. Published 8 July 2026Storth CofE School

   Primary, Milnthorpe, Westmorland and Furness

   Report card, Jun 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected

10. Published 30 June 2026Cartmel Priory CofE School

    Secondary, Grange-over-Sands, Westmorland and Furness

    Report card, May 2026: 2 strong, 2 expected, 2 needs attention

In a category of concern

1. Kirkby Thore School

   Primary, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness

   Inadequate (Mar 2023) Special measures

2. Langdale CofE School

   Primary, Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

   Report card, Mar 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement Requires significant improvement

3. Vickerstown School

   Primary, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness

   Report card, Mar 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement Requires significant improvement

Longest since inspection

Schools whose next inspection is expected within six months or is later than usual. How we estimate this.

1. Last inspected Jun 2022St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith

   Primary, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness

   Good (Jun 2022)

2. Last inspected Jul 2022Samuel King's School

   Secondary, Alston, Westmorland and Furness

   School remains Good (Jul 2022)

3. Last inspected Jul 2022Kirkby Stephen Primary School

   Primary, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland and Furness

   School remains Good (Jul 2022)

4. Last inspected Sep 2022St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow

   Secondary, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness

   Good (Sep 2022)

5. Last inspected Sep 2022Armathwaite School

   Primary, Carlisle, Westmorland and Furness

   School remains Good (Sep 2022)

6. Last inspected Oct 2022Beetham CofE Primary School

   Primary, Milnthorpe, Westmorland and Furness

   School remains Good (Oct 2022)

7. Last inspected Oct 2022Heron Hill Primary School

   Primary, Kendal, Westmorland and Furness

   School remains Good (Oct 2022)

8. Last inspected Oct 2022Queen Elizabeth School

   Secondary, Westmorland and Furness

   Good (Oct 2022)

9. Last inspected Oct 2022St James' CofE Junior School

   Primary, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness

   School remains Good (Oct 2022)

10. Last inspected Nov 2022Warcop CofE Primary School

    Primary, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness

    School remains Good (Nov 2022)

11. Last inspected Nov 2022Allithwaite CofE Primary School

    Primary, Grange-over-Sands, Westmorland and Furness

    School remains Good (Nov 2022)

12. Last inspected Nov 2022St Columba's School

    Primary, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness

    School remains Good (Nov 2022)

13. Last inspected Dec 2022Ramsden Infant School

    Primary, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness

    Good (Dec 2022)

14. Last inspected Dec 2022Holy Family Catholic Primary School

    Primary, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness

    School remains Good (Dec 2022)

15. Last inspected Jan 2023Burton Morewood CofE Primary School

    Primary, Carnforth, Westmorland and Furness

    Good (Jan 2023)

20 more are due. Use the filters on find a school to see them by area.

Every school

• Primary schools in Westmorland and Furness

  121 schools, A to Z

• Secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness

  20 schools, A to Z

• Special schools in Westmorland and Furness

  3 schools, A to Z

• Nursery schools in Westmorland and Furness

  2 schools, A to Z

• Alternative provision in Westmorland and Furness

  1 school, A to Z

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.