Best Primary Schools in Westmorland and Furness 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 121 schools across Westmorland and Furness. Updated with 2025–26 data.

121

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

58.8%

Avg KS2 SATs

41.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Ivegill CofE School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
🥈	Yarlside Academy Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
🥉	Morland Area CofE Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
4.	Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
5.	Crosthwaite CofE School Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
6.	Grasmere CofE Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
7.	George Romney Junior School Primary	Good	78	View school
8.	Armathwaite School Primary	Good	77	View school
9.	Milnthorpe Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
10.	Skelton School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
11.	Arnside National CofE School Primary	Requires Improvement	75	View school
12.	Ambleside CofE Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
13.	Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
14.	Old Hutton CofE School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
15.	Yanwath Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
16.	Goodly Dale Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
17.	Grange CofE Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
18.	Clifton Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
19.	Holme Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
20.	Bolton Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Westmorland and Furness?

There are 121 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness, of which 8 (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 Ivegill CofE 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 schools in Westmorland and Furness are rated Outstanding and 89% 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.