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Lindal and Marton Primary School

Academy converter · Ulverston · LA12 0NB

Ages 4–11 · 78 pupils · Westmorland and Furness

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Overall absence

5.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-14

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.7%
Unauthorised1.7%
Authorised absence
4.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
60

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill89%

78 pupils · 88 places

Pupils on roll
78
Boys / girls
31 / 47
School capacity
88
Capacity fill
78 / 88 (89%)
Free school meals
1.3%
FSM pupils
1
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
FURNESS EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Furness Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Doran

Location

Address
Pit Lane, Lindal
Postcode
LA12 0NB
Town
Ulverston
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
District
Westmorland and Furness
Constituency
Barrow and Furness
Urban/rural
Smaller 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 academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, 78 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 1.3%.

Open schools in Ulverston
12
Primary schools in Ulverston
10
Academies among open schools in Ulverston
25% (3)
Open schools in LA12
12
Primary in LA12
10
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 UlverstonNear LA12

  • Pennington CofE School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Ulverston · LA12 0RR · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM9.5%

    1.2 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%

    1.6 miles away

  • 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%

    1.8 miles away

  • Low Furness CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Ulverston · LA12 0TA · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 3–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence3.5%
    • FSM4.7%

    1.8 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%

    2.1 miles away

  • Askam Village School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Askam-in-furness · LA16 7DA · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 3–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM8.5%

    2.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Doran
Telephone
01229462710
Website
www.lindalmarton.com/

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