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 primary & secondary schools, of which 10 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 135 rated Good — 90% of primary & secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Kendal Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Westmorland and Furness follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

161
Total schools
10
Outstanding
6%
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 10 (6%) 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?
6% 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.