How many pupils does Appleby Primary School have?

Appleby Primary School has 179 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Appleby Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Appleby Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 March 2024).

How does Appleby Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at Appleby Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Appleby Primary School?

Appleby Primary School is located at Station Road, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6TX.

Appleby Primary School

Station Road, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6TX

Good

Inspected 26 March 2024

Good

Ofsted

50%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

179

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Appleby Primary School

Appleby Primary School is a foundation school in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 179 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Westmorland and Furness →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 179 / 294 (61%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.2%

Free school meals

1.8%

EAL

3.9%

SEN support

19.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

50%

Expected standard (RWM)

13%

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

12.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.64

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -7.1 vs 2023/24

7.81

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -4.1 vs 2023/24

£47,893

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£548 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,572

Spend per pupil

£7,620

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Station Road, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6TX
Phone: 01768351431
Headteacher: David Spruce
Website: www.applebyprimary.cumbria.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Appleby Primary School?: Appleby Primary School is a foundation school in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Appleby Primary School have?: Appleby Primary School has 179 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Appleby Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Appleby Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 March 2024).
How does Appleby Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 50% of pupils at Appleby Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Appleby Primary School?: Appleby Primary School is located at Station Road, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6TX.

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