Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Westmorland and Furness 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 161 schools across Westmorland and Furness. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Westmorland and Furness has 161 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 156 with a published Ofsted inspection, 10 (6%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 93% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Arnside National CofE School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Westmorland and Furness follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

161
Total schools
10
Outstanding (historic grade)
6%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
58.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
41.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Arnside National CofE School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
2. Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
3. George Romney Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
4. Milburn School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
5. Tebay Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
6. Crosthwaite CofE School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
7. Grasmere CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
8. Milnthorpe Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
9. Morland Area CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
10. Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
11. Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Secondary
 Good 83 View school
12. Yarlside Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
13. Armathwaite School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
14. Queen Elizabeth School
Secondary
 Good 83 View school
15. Beetham CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
16. Lindale CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
17. Culgaith CofE School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
18. Crosscrake CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Croftlands Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Holme Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Westmorland and Furness?
There are 161 open primary & secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness (closed schools are excluded). 10 of the 156 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Westmorland and Furness is Arnside National CofE School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Westmorland and Furness?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Westmorland and Furness?
Primary and secondary applications in Westmorland and Furness are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Westmorland and Furness council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.