St Thomas's CofE Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Address | Kendal Green, LA9 5PP |
| School Website | www.stthomasschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1539737373 |
| URN | 112322 |
School Census
| Total | 227 |
| Girls/Boys | 110/117 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.5%/51.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 40 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/09/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/09/2024 | |
| 24/04/2019 | Good |
| 13/12/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/04/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/12/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 September 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 21 October 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 April 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 December 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 23 April 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 November 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 15 January 2013 | Interim assessment | View |
| 22 June 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 March 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 21 November 2007 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 09 July 2007 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 06 March 2007 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 05 November 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -1.4 |
| Writing Progress | 0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | 0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -2.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.1 |
| Maths Progress | -0.5 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 45 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 49 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 49 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
Nearby Schools
Cambian Whinfell School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-19, Gender: Boys
Address: 110 Windermere Road, , LA9 5EZ