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 primary schools, of which 7 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 109 rated Good — 96% of primary schools in Westmorland and Furness are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Yanwath Primary 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.

121
Total schools
7
Outstanding
6%
Outstanding rate
58.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
41.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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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 7 (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 Yanwath Primary 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 schools in Westmorland and Furness are rated Outstanding and 90% 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.