Captain Shaw's CofE School
URN: 112290 • Millom LA19 5TG
Overview
- Name
- Captain Shaw's CofE School
- URN
- 112290
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Terentius Jackson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01229718279
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Main Street, Millom LA19 5TG
Summary
Captain Shaw's C of E Primary School, located in Millom, Cumbria, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a current enrolment of 32 pupils, out of a capacity of 56. The school is committed to fostering an environment of warmth, kindness, and respectful relationships, aiming to inspire high aspirations and achievements in every child. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision: "Seek what is best for everyone, beginning with the last, the least, the lost, the most vulnerable and the most forgotten."
The curriculum at Captain Shaw's is designed to provide immersive learning experiences that connect lessons to real-world contexts. This approach not only enhances engagement but also prepares students for future educational stages. The school actively promotes British values, encouraging respect and tolerance for diverse faiths and cultures, which is integral to its community-focused ethos.
Support for students is a priority, with staff dedicated to nurturing each child's academic, personal, and spiritual growth. The school also maintains strong communication with parents through a dedicated portal, ensuring they are informed and involved in their children's education.
The curriculum at Captain Shaw's is designed to provide immersive learning experiences that connect lessons to real-world contexts. This approach not only enhances engagement but also prepares students for future educational stages. The school actively promotes British values, encouraging respect and tolerance for diverse faiths and cultures, which is integral to its community-focused ethos.
Support for students is a priority, with staff dedicated to nurturing each child's academic, personal, and spiritual growth. The school also maintains strong communication with parents through a dedicated portal, ensuring they are informed and involved in their children's education.
Useful links
- Parent Pay (other)
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
- Cumberland: Schools & Education (other)
- Online Safety (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Haverigg Primary School (62.5)
- Waberthwaite CofE School (61.9)
- St James' Catholic Primary School (61.4)
- Black Combe Junior School (57.7)
- Thwaites School (42.9)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 56
- Pupils
- 32
- Boys
- 8
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- 23.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 32 | 8 | 24 | 56 | 23.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 26 | 3 | 23 | 56 | 17.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 41 | 10 | 31 | 56 | 15.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 41 | 10 | 31 | 56 | 15.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 29 | 9 | 20 | 56 | 20.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 39 | 13 | 26 | 56 | 32.40 |
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