Milnthorpe Primary School
Firs Road, Milnthorpe, LA7 7QFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Milnthorpe Primary School is a primary school in Milnthorpe for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 17th of 97 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 March 2015, report published 20 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to school. They see it as a friendly place where everyone is welcome. In the early years, children skip into class, full of excitement for the day ahead. Pupils who are new to the school settle in quickly and make new friends. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. This helps pupils of all ages to feel happy, safe and secure. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The exciting curriculum inspires pupils to learn. Pupils typically behave well in lessons. For example, they listen carefully and try not to disturb others by chatting. This sensible behaviour helps everyone to get on with their work. In all key stages, pupils achieve well in the subjects that they study. Pupils are immensely proud members of their school. They delight in their success in local sports competitions. They especially enjoy inviting visitors to sit on their prize-winning 'reading throne', which they have designed themselves. Pupils talk with enthusiasm about the many trips and residential visits that the school provides. Pupils participate wholeheartedly in these experiences, including those with SEND.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not define clear opportunities for pupils to make connections between their current learning and their earlier learning. This sometimes hinders pupils from deepening their understanding of key concepts in these subjects. The school should ensure that, in these subjects, the curriculum helps pupils to understand key ideas so that they can apply their growing knowledge to an increasing range of situations.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
176 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Milnthorpe Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beetham CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Storth CofE School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Holme Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Levens CofE School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Arnside National CofE School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Macfarlane
- Phone
- 01539562344
- Address
- Firs Road, Milnthorpe, LA7 7QF
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112184
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.