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.

161

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

58.8%

Avg KS2 SATs

41.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Kendal Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School Not applicable	—	95	View school
🥉	Yanwath Primary School Primary	Good	90	View school
4.	George Romney Junior School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
5.	Crosthwaite CofE School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
6.	Skelton School Primary	Good	85	View school
7.	Holme Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
8.	Milnthorpe Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
9.	Arnside National CofE School Primary	Good	84	View school
10.	Sir John Barrow School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
11.	Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Secondary	Good	83	View school
12.	Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
13.	South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service Not applicable	Good	80	View school
14.	Armathwaite School Primary	Good	80	View school
15.	Greystoke Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
16.	Nenthead Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
17.	Brunswick School Primary	Good	80	View school
18.	Milburn School Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	Croftlands Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Westmorland and Furness?

There are 161 primary & secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness, of which 11 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Westmorland and Furness?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Westmorland and Furness is Kendal Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Westmorland and Furness?

Primary and secondary school applications in Westmorland and Furness are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Westmorland and Furness council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Westmorland and Furness?

7% of primary & secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness are rated Outstanding and 84% are rated Good. 89.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.