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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness

Academy converter · Dalton-in-Furness · LA15 8LB

Ages 2–11 · 101 pupils · Westmorland and Furness

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

53%

Overall absence

4.6%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-14

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

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)

Expected standard (RWM)53%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
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 absence4.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.9%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
72

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

3

Places offered

3

1st-preference offers

3

Total preferences (any rank)
9
Preferred offers (top 3)
3
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill96%

101 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
101
Boys / girls
53 / 48
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
101 / 105 (96%)
Free school meals
18.2%
FSM pupils
18
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Lancaster
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Bernadette Charnley

Location

Address
Crooklands Brow
Postcode
LA15 8LB
Town
Dalton-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 academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Dalton-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, 101 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 18.2%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Lancaster.

Open schools in Dalton-in-Furness
5
Primary schools in Dalton-in-Furness
4
Academies among open schools in Dalton-in-Furness
20% (1)
Open schools in LA15
5
Primary in LA15
4
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 Dalton-in-FurnessNear LA15

  • 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%

    0.4 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%
    • Demand1.00

    0.7 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%
    • Demand1.00

    1.4 miles away

  • Newton Village Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barrow-in-Furness · LA13 0LT · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM8.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.9 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%
    • Demand1.00

    1.9 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%
    • Demand1.00

    2.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Bernadette Charnley
Telephone
01229467987
Website
www.ourlady.cumbria.sch.uk

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