Question 1

Is St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere a good school?

Accepted Answer

The school has strengths in behaviour, personal development and safeguarding. The most recent graded Ofsted inspection (21-22 November 2023) judged the school Requires improvement overall, with Good for Behaviour and attitudes and Personal development, and Requires improvement for Quality of education, Leadership and management, and Early years provision.

Question 2

What are the fees at St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded school with no tuition fees. Families should still budget for usual costs such as uniform, trips and optional clubs where applicable.

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception at St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere?

Accepted Answer

Reception admissions are co-ordinated by Westmorland and Furness Council. For September 2027 entry, the published application deadline is 15 January 2027 and offers are made on 16 April 2027. Future years typically follow a similar pattern but families should confirm the timetable for their cohort.

Question 4

Does the school offer before and after-school care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school publishes daily wraparound care from 8:00am to 8:45am (morning club) and 3:15pm to 5:00pm (after-school club).

Question 5

What is the school's Catholic ethos like in practice?

Accepted Answer

The school presents a clear Catholic identity, close links with the local parish and priest, and frames faith as lived as well as taught. It also states that it welcomes Catholic and non-Catholic families, so parents should read the Catholic life information and ask how collective worship and religious education are delivered day to day.

Question 6

What are the most notable features beyond lessons?

Accepted Answer

Outdoor learning is a key feature, with woodland learning and lake-linked outdoor experiences referenced in official inspection evidence. The school also lists clubs such as table tennis, cooking, gardening, dance, craft and football, with pupils having input into club choices.

Question 7

What should parents ask about academic improvement?

Accepted Answer

The most recent inspection evidence describes strengthened early reading and phonics, alongside ongoing work to define the essential knowledge sequence across year groups within mixed-age classes. Parents should ask how the curriculum is mapped for each year group, how gaps are identified and addressed, and how progress is monitored across subjects.

1st preference	2	2	100%
2nd preference	5	0	0%
3rd preference	1	0	0%
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