Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Lowgill, Lancaster, LA2 8RAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Lancaster for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2018, report published 13 December 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
Tatham Fells Primary School is a happy place in which to come and learn. Pupils are proud of the way in which everyone is made to feel welcome. They build strong friendships with others across the school. Pupils' conduct during lessons and at playtimes is first rate. They are polite and thoughtful towards other people. Relationships between staff and pupils are marked by warmth and mutual respect. The school is an oasis of calm, and pupils are able to learn in a purposeful learning environment. The school has high expectations of pupils' learning, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils typically achieve well. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils benefit from a wealth of experiences that go beyond the academic curriculum. For example, older pupils spoke excitedly about a forthcoming residential trip, where they will be working alongside pupils from other local schools. Other pupils explained how visiting the Houses of Parliament helped them to learn about democracy. Pupils relish taking on different roles and responsibilities, such as being sports leaders. Many pupils represent the school during regional sports events and by singing in the choir. They enjoy organising activities to celebrate events such as World Book Day.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, teachers' expectations of pupils' writing in some subjects are not as high as they are in others. At times, pupils do not have enough opportunities to practise the basic writing skills that support their progress through the curriculum. Sometimes this means that pupils' written work does not show all they know and can do. The school should ensure that teachers maintain high expectations for all aspects of pupils' learning and that pupils have the chance to strengthen their key writing skills.
Pupil numbers and mix
28 pupils on roll, with places for 60
Schools near Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentham Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 55% met the expected standard |
| Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Ingleton Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% 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 Fiona Ip
- Phone
- 01524261441
- Address
- Lowgill, Lancaster, LA2 8RA
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119379
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.