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Askam Village School

Foundation school · Askam-in-furness · LA16 7DA

Ages 3–11 · 187 pupils · Westmorland and Furness

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

52%

Overall absence

4.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-06-15

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)52%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
102.0
Avg scaled score — maths
99.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.9%
Unauthorised2.2%
Authorised absence
2.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
130

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

187 pupils · 203 places

Pupils on roll
187
Boys / girls
103 / 84
School capacity
203
Capacity fill
187 / 203 (92%)
Free school meals
8.5%
FSM pupils
14
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Newton

Location

Address
Lots Road
Postcode
LA16 7DA
Town
Askam-in-furness
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
District
Westmorland and Furness
Constituency
Barrow and Furness
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (primary), Ages 3–11, in Askam-in-furness, Westmorland and Furness, 187 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 8.5%.

Open schools in Askam-in-furness
2
Primary schools in Askam-in-furness
2
Academies among open schools in Askam-in-furness
0% (0)
Open schools in LA16
2
Primary in LA16
2
Open schools in Westmorland and Furness LA
161
Primary in Westmorland and Furness LA
121

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Askam-in-furnessNear LA16

  • Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Askam-in-Furness · LA16 7EY · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM8.0%

    0.7 miles away

  • George Romney Junior School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Dalton-in-Furness · LA15 8SE · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 7–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM29.3%

    2.0 miles away

  • Lindal and Marton Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Ulverston · LA12 0NB · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM1.3%

    2.2 miles away

  • Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Dalton-in-Furness · LA15 8QR · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM11.4%

    2.6 miles away

  • St James' Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    millom · LA18 4AS · Cumberland

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM17.2%

    2.9 miles away

  • Millom Infant School

    Ofsted: Urgent improvement

    Community school · Primary

    Millom · LA18 4LP · Cumberland

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM24.0%

    2.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Newton
Telephone
01229462814
Website
https://askamvillageschool.co.uk/

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