- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
6 first choices, 7 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 77
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Schools in LA23
A postcode district in Westmorland and Furness
- Postcode district
- 6 schools and nurseries
In short: LA23 is a postcode district in Westmorland and Furness with 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 nursery. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries64 primary · 2 secondary · 1 nursery
Top-rated
All LA23 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LA23
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in LA23
4 in LA23, best first
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
Windermere, LA23 2DD · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
25 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1147%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 336
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.9
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
Windermere, LA23 2DD · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results well above the England average.
2 first choices, 2 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 40
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.3
Top Secondary Schools in LA23
2 in LA23, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
58 first choices, 61 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 445
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Nurseries in LA23
1 in LA23, highest Ofsted grade first
Rascals
Windermere, LA23 2JX · Nursery
- No Ofsted grade yet
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in LA23
2 in LA23, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
58 first choices, 61 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 445
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Windermere School
The Lake District, LA23 1NW · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 20
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 226
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in LA23
1 in LA23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Windermere School
The Lake District, LA23 1NW · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 20
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 226
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LA23, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good2
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every LA23 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LA23 has 6 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in LA23
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about LA23
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LA23?
LA23 has 6 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 1 nursery, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in LA23?
The highest-ranked schools in LA23 on Eduscope are The Lakes School, Goodly Dale Primary School, St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in LA23?
There is 1 independent school in LA23. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in LA23?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 6 schools in LA23 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.