- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
9 first choices, 9 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 109
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
Schools in LA8
A postcode district in Westmorland and Furness
- Postcode district
- 10 schools and nurseries
In short: LA8 is a postcode district in Westmorland and Furness with 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 nursery. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries108 primary · 1 secondary · 1 nursery
Top-rated
All LA8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LA8
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 LA8
8 in LA8, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
10 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1155%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 79
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
11 first choices, 11 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 92
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Secondary Schools in LA8
1 in LA8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cairn Education CIC
Cumbria, LA8 9LN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 25
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 10
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in LA8
1 in LA8, highest Ofsted grade first
Blossom Trees Nursery Ltd
Kendal, LA8 9LR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in LA8
1 in LA8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cairn Education CIC
Cumbria, LA8 9LN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 25
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 10
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in LA8
1 in LA8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cairn Education CIC
Cumbria, LA8 9LN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 25
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 10
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LA8, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good7
- Not graded yet2
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 LA8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LA8 has 10 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 LA8
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 LA8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LA8?
LA8 has 10 schools, including 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 1 nursery, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in LA8?
The highest-ranked schools in LA8 on Eduscope are Crosthwaite CofE School, Staveley CofE School, St Patrick's CofE 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 LA8?
There is 1 independent school in LA8, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in LA8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in LA8 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.