Best Boarding Schools in Westmorland and Furness
9 boarding schools found
Key Facts
- In Westmorland and Furness, 9 boarding schools make up 3.9% of all schools, which is above the national average of 1.2%.
- These schools have 2,072 pupils, with 6.3% eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.10.
- Of the 6 inspected schools, 2 are Outstanding and 3 are Good, with 19.0% of pupils having special educational needs, higher than the national 13.0%, in Westmorland and Furness.
- With a spending per pupil of £8,702, 18.0% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, but the area faces challenges with 28.0% persistent absence rate and Progress 8 score of -0.43.
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Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13
Sedbergh School
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
Windermere School
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–20
Cambian Whinfell School
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19 · Boys
Underley Garden School
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19
Appletree School
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–12
Fell House School
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are in Westmorland and Furness?
There are 230 boarding schools in Westmorland and Furness, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best boarding schools in Westmorland and Furness?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked boarding schools in Westmorland and Furness include Acorn Montessori Nursery School Ltd, Activity Den Whinfell Forest, and Alston Pre-School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding boarding schools are in Westmorland and Furness?
Westmorland and Furness has 8 boarding schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 122 are rated Good, meaning 93% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are boarding schools in Westmorland and Furness ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average class size in Westmorland and Furness boarding schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across boarding schools in Westmorland and Furness is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.43 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 28.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 28% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,702 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.