Appleby Primary School
Station Road, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6TXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Appleby Primary School is a primary school in Appleby-in-Westmorland for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 46th of 97 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2024, report published 13 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
Pupils are proud members of this happy and caring school. They enjoy strong relationships with staff and with each other. Pupils value the opportunities that they have to take on positions of responsibility. For example, older pupils take their buddy roles seriously and enjoy helping younger pupils in the Reception class. Across the school, there are high expectations for pupils' achievement. The curriculum meets the needs and interests of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy their learning and typically achieve well. The school enriches the curriculum with a range of trips, clubs and experiences. Pupils enjoy tending to the school's vegetable patch. They spoke with enthusiasm about singing in the choir, being part of the school's rock band and attending the photography club. Pupils are given opportunities to develop their talents by taking part in sporting activities and learning to play musical instruments. Pupils typically live up to the school's high expectations for their behaviour. They are courteous and considerate towards each other, staff and visitors. They are supported to be resilient when they find things difficult in their learning.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school has not ensured that the curriculum is delivered consistently well. As a result, some activity choices do not help pupils to develop and deepen their knowledge and skills over time. The school should ensure that the intended curriculum is implemented consistently, to enable pupils to securely learn the intended curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
163 pupils on roll, with places for 294
Schools near Appleby Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Marton School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
| Bolton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Kirkby Thore School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Asby Endowed School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Warcop CofE Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- David Spruce
- Phone
- 01768351431
- Address
- Station Road, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6TX
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112408
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.