Is Burton Morewood CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 69th of 121 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Burton Morewood CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at Burton Morewood CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Burton Morewood CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Burton Morewood CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Burton Morewood CofE Primary School

Main Street, Burton-in-Kendal, Carnforth, LA6 1ND

Local ranking69th of 121 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 January 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 60.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 60.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 20

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 167
Boys: 86 (52%)
Girls: 79 (48%)
Capacity: 210 (79% full)
SEND: 8.4%
FSM Eligible: 12.7%
EAL: 4.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 6.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,308/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.1%
White Other: 2.4%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
Asian Indian: 1.2%
Black Other: 1.2%
Black African: 0.6%
Other: 0.6%

92.1%

White British

2.4%

White Other

1.8%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01524781627

admin@burtonmorewood.cumbria.sch.uk

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Main Street

Carnforth, North West

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Administrative

URN: 137537
UKPRN: 10035504
Establishment No.: 3052
Trust: BURTON MOREWOOD CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

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