Coniston CofE Primary School
Shepherd's Bridge, Coniston, LA21 8ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Coniston CofE Primary School is a primary school in Coniston for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 83rd of 97 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 July 2013, report published 24 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
Pupils, including children in the early years, enjoy attending this small, caring and friendly village school. Everyone enjoys positive and nurturing relationships. Pupils live out the school's values of being respectful and hardworking. The school is a happy place for pupils to learn. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' achievements. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), work hard and enjoy their lessons. Children in the early years are enthusiastic about the activities they do. They show independence and resilience. Staff expect pupils to behave well, and they do. The school is like a family. Everyone gets along well together in lessons and at breaktimes. Leaders do not accept bullying. If it does happen, staff deal with it quickly. This makes pupils feel safe. Pupils benefit from the many opportunities that leaders provide. They take active roles in the school community. These roles, which develop their interests and talents, include school councillors, worship leaders and members of the green team. Leaders ensure that pupils have the opportunity to explore diverse cultures and religions. This helps to make the school a very welcoming place. Pupils enjoy the after-school clubs on offer. These include art and running.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not identified clearly what they want pupils to learn and when they want them to learn it. Leaders should ensure that their curriculum intentions are clear and detailed enough for teaching staff to follow in all subjects so that pupils know and remember more.
- In some subjects, teachers do not check well enough if pupils have missing or insecure knowledge. As a result, they cannot address their misunderstandings or gaps in learning. Leaders should ensure that in all subjects teachers identify and address gaps in learning so that pupils achieve well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
67 pupils on roll, with places for 98
Schools near Coniston CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Langdale CofE School | 5 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | Not published |
| Ambleside CofE Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 75% met the expected standard |
| Grasmere CofE Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Goodly Dale Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Danielle Jepson
- Phone
- 01539441302
- Address
- Shepherd's Bridge, Coniston, LA21 8AL
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112279
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.