St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
Princes Road, Windermere, LA23 2DDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Windermere for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 68th of 97 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 October 2014, report published 18 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 June 2024
Pupils, including children in early years, live out the school's vision of life in all its fullness. They embrace every opportunity that the school offers to them. They especially enjoy using the school's outdoor swimming pool. Pupils willingly adopt the school's values including friendship and honesty. They are happy to attend this caring and welcoming school. Pupils are keen to meet the high expectations that the school has for their achievement. Many pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils follow staff's instructions. They behave well. Those pupils who need extra help in managing their emotions receive effective support from caring and nurturing staff. Pupils know that staff will help them and, as a result, they feel safe. Pupils benefit from a range of opportunities to develop their leadership skills. These include taking on roles as school councillors, dinner monitors, mini police and sports leaders. Pupils develop their cooperation and team-building skills through the lunchtime activities that the school provides. They are proud to represent their school in a wide range of sports across the county.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, there is a lack of clarity about the knowledge that pupils need to acquire. This makes it difficult for teachers to design learning and then check pupils' understanding. As a result, some pupils do not learn some aspects of the curriculum as well as they should. The school should define the essential knowledge that pupils must learn in all subjects, so that pupils can build their knowledge and understanding over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
336 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Goodly Dale Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Staveley CofE School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Crosthwaite CofE School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Swindlehurst
- Phone
- 01539443622
- Address
- Princes Road, Windermere, LA23 2DD
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 139422
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.