Storth CofE School
Storth Road, Storth, Milnthorpe, LA7 7JAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Storth CofE School is a primary school in Milnthorpe for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 61st of 97 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in June 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 2 June 2026, report published 8 July 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 June 2026
Pupils enjoy attending this friendly, close-knit village school. They feel part of a caring community where staff know them well and support them both academically and personally. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and respectful. Pupils are welcomed with a smile each morning. This helps them to feel safe and attend regularly. Pupils are confident to ask for help when they need it. Pupils talk enthusiastically about their learning and are keen to share what they know. They enjoy reading and follow a broad curriculum. They draw on previous learning to support their understanding of new ideas. They build their knowledge steadily over time. This provides them with the skills and knowledge they need to be well prepared for their transition to secondary school. Pupils who need a different approach to learning or additional help are supported well. Pupils benefit from a broad range of experiences beyond the classroom. They learn to play musical instruments and represent the school in sporting events, such as rounders and football. They support the events and celebrations that are part of the ongoing life of the village. Pupils learn about the heritage of the local area. They proudly represent Cumbria during visits to the Houses of Parliament. Pupils learn how to garden and tend to their chickens and rabbits. They cook and raise money, both for resources in school and for local causes. Pupils get on well with their classmates. Children of all ages mix easily across the school. Pupils are clear that bullying is not tolerated at their school. They are confident that staff would sort out any issues quickly if they were to arise.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue with their work to ensure that pupils secure the necessary accuracy and fluency in handwriting in readiness for their future learning.
- Leaders should ensure their analysis of each aspect of the school’s work is detailed and insightful so that they can more swiftly identify and act on priorities for improvement.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
88 pupils on roll, with places for 100
Schools near Storth CofE School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnside National CofE School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Beetham CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Milnthorpe Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Holme Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Brabant
- Phone
- 01539562517
- Address
- Storth Road, Storth, Milnthorpe, LA7 7JA
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112265
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.