Storth CofE School, Milnthorpe

Ofsted's report card from its 2 June 2026 inspection grades Storth CofE School on 7 areas: 2 strong standard and 5 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Early years - Strong standard. "Leaders are highly knowledgeable about the early years."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders have developed a coherent programme of personal development and wellbeing that is designed to reflect the context of this village school."

Achievement - Expected standard. "By the end of key stage 2, pupils' attainment in national tests is typically in line with national averages."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Pupils enjoy school and want to attend."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have designed a broad and engaging curriculum."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders have created a culture where staff recognise and respond to the barriers that some pupils may face."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders, including those responsible for governance, have established a culture in which pupils experience a positive and enriching school life."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "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".

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Storth CofE School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Westmorland and Furness and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 77% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Storth CofE School as their first choice and 14 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Storth CofE School are Arnside National CofE School (1.4 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Beetham CofE Primary School (1.5 miles, Good); Milnthorpe Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 89% maths); and Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Storth CofE School.

11.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 10 pupils (11.4%) received SEN support and 9 (10.2%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Storth CofE School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Station Entrance, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sunny Ridge (near), 270 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Westmorland and Furness (11).

In 2024/25, Storth CofE School issued 2 suspensions, 2.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.