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.

Westmorland and Furness has 121 open primary schools. Of the 121 with a published Ofsted inspection, 7 (6%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 96% 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, Yanwath Primary 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.

121
Total schools
7
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
🥇 Yanwath Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
🥈 George Romney Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
🥉 Crosthwaite CofE School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
4. Skelton School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
5. Holme Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
6. Milnthorpe Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
7. Arnside National CofE School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
8. Sir John Barrow School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
9. Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
10. Armathwaite School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Greystoke Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Nenthead Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Brunswick School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Milburn School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Croftlands Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Brisbane Park Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Ramsden Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. South Walney Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 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 schools are there in Westmorland and Furness?
There are 121 open primary schools in Westmorland and Furness (closed schools are excluded). 7 of the 121 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 schools in Westmorland and Furness?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Westmorland and Furness is Yanwath Primary 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.