Low Furness CofE Primary School, Ulverston
Low Furness CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ulverston. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 9 schools in Ulverston with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 129% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Westmorland and Furness (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Low Furness CofE Primary School in detail
Low Furness CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Children who attend Low Furness benefit from a broad and interesting curriculum , well equipped grounds including excellent playgrounds, walking track, pond, polytunnels and chicken coop as well as the usual sports and outdoor learning facilities."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Low Furness CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Westmorland and Furness and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 77% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Low Furness CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Low Furness CofE Primary School as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Low Furness CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Low Furness CofE Primary School are Lindal and Marton Primary School (1.8 miles, 55% reading, 27% maths); Pennington CofE School (1.9 miles, Good, 94% reading, 87% maths); Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness (1.9 miles, 78% reading, 78% maths); and Croftlands Infant School (2.1 miles, Good).
Low Furness CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Lindal and Marton Primary SchoolPennington CofE SchoolOur Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-FurnessCroftlands Infant School
What parents say
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Low Furness CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 89% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (86%).
Who goes there
4.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 3 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Staffing
Low Furness CofE Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Station Entrance, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Low Furness C Of E Primary School (at), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Westmorland and Furness (11).
Suspensions and exclusions
Low Furness CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, welcoming school where children are genuinely happy and safe. Pupils show excellent behaviour and respect for one another, with older children acting as positive role models. The school excels at teaching reading through consistent phonics delivery and exposes children to high-quality books, while providing strong support for those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave extremely well and treat each other with respect and kindness
- Strong phonics teaching and genuine love of reading across the school
- Effective early identification and support for pupils with SEND who typically achieve well
- High expectations set for pupil achievement, with most pupils achieving well
- Effective leadership and strong focus on staff well-being
Areas for Improvement
- Early years curriculum lacks detail and ambition - does not clearly identify key knowledge and skills children need to learn
- Some subjects have underdeveloped curriculum design without clear learning objectives, making it harder to check pupil progress
- Early years activities sometimes don't help children prepare well enough for Year 1
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear procedures in place and an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Film club, sports clubs, visits to cities and adventure centres, rota club for charity events, eco councillors looking after school chickens
Low Furness CofE Primary School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. Pupils find it a happy, safe place where they are treated with kindness and achieve well.
At a Glance
4.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
58 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 77% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 46% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
15.9
Avg class size
16.0
Infant (KS1)
17.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Low Furness CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Westmorland and Furness. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Tuesday 5 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 16 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Wednesday 5 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Thursday 20 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Low Furness CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Low Furness CofE Primary School is in Westmorland and Furness; for families living there:
- Westmorland and Furness's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy 2027 to 2028 (Reception to Year 11)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Westmorland and Furness is 3 (the median across 161 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Low Furness CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
129%
Over capacity
132 pupils
102 places
30 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ulverston
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ulverston
Across Westmorland and Furness council
Places available
2,590
Applications
1,692
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across Westmorland and Furness council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
2.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
127
Total Pupils
60
Boys
67
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
12.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,914
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,645
Per pupil
£790k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.1%
Overall absence
1.7%
Persistent absence
115
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Low Furness CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Low Furness CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Low Furness CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Low Furness CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Low Furness CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Low Furness CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Low Furness CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Westmorland and Furness allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Low Furness CofE Primary School?
Low Furness CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 129% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Low Furness CofE Primary School?
Classes at Low Furness CofE Primary School average 15.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Low Furness CofE Primary School?
Low Furness CofE Primary School has around 127 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Low Furness CofE Primary School?
3.1% of sessions were missed at Low Furness CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 1.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Low Furness CofE Primary School?
Apply through Westmorland and Furness's coordinated admissions process, naming Low Furness CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Low Furness CofE Primary School's term dates?
Low Furness CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Westmorland and Furness. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Tuesday 5 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 16 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Wednesday 5 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Thursday 20 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Low Furness CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Westmorland and Furness is 3 (the median across 161 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Low Furness CofE Primary School?
Low Furness CofE Primary School is at Church Road, Great Urswick, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0TA.
Sources: Westmorland and Furness term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)