PrimaryData as of May 2026

St Mary's CofE Primary School

Kendal Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2DN

Voluntary aided school

Church of England

Pupils

228

Ages

3-11

FSM

4.4%

Capacity

223

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jan 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

80.0%

Writing

87.0%

Maths

83.0%

RWM Combined

70.0%

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About St Mary's CofE Primary School

St Mary's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Carnforth, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 228 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Kendal Road, Carnforth, LA6 2DN | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary's CofE Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Outstanding
Jan 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Nov 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's CofE Primary School

What is St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's CofE Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What are St Mary's CofE Primary School's latest exam results?

St Mary's CofE Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School located?

St Mary's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Carnforth, Westmorland and Furness (LA6 2DN).

How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Primary School?

St Mary's CofE Primary School has around 228 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Mary's CofE Primary School with other schools?

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