Waberthwaite CofE School
URN: 112352 • Millom LA19 5YJ
Overview
- Name
- Waberthwaite CofE School
- URN
- 112352
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sandra Cummings (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01229717664
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Waberthwaite, Millom LA19 5YJ
Summary
Waberthwaite CofE School is a small, voluntary aided primary school located in Millom, Cumberland, with a current enrolment of 56 pupils and a capacity of 70. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment, guided by the principles of the Church of England. Central to its ethos is the belief in fostering individual potential through a curriculum that encourages high aspirations and personal growth.
The school promotes strong community ties, actively involving parents and carers in various aspects of school life, including worship and events. Waberthwaite School values open communication, ensuring that parents feel welcomed and informed. The emphasis on Christian values such as compassion, kindness, and friendship is integral to the school's culture, creating a warm atmosphere where children can thrive.
Waberthwaite School also prioritises the development of positive relationships and resilience among its pupils, as highlighted by its outstanding behaviour record. The school aims to provide a broad curriculum that not only focuses on academic achievement but also encourages social and emotional development, preparing students for lifelong learning.
The school promotes strong community ties, actively involving parents and carers in various aspects of school life, including worship and events. Waberthwaite School values open communication, ensuring that parents feel welcomed and informed. The emphasis on Christian values such as compassion, kindness, and friendship is integral to the school's culture, creating a warm atmosphere where children can thrive.
Waberthwaite School also prioritises the development of positive relationships and resilience among its pupils, as highlighted by its outstanding behaviour record. The school aims to provide a broad curriculum that not only focuses on academic achievement but also encourages social and emotional development, preparing students for lifelong learning.
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Nearby alternatives
- Haverigg Primary School (62.5)
- St James' Catholic Primary School (61.4)
- Black Combe Junior School (57.7)
- Captain Shaw's CofE School (56.6)
- Thwaites School (42.9)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 56
- Boys
- 27
- Girls
- 29
- FSM %
- 7.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 56 | 27 | 29 | 70 | 7.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 55 | 25 | 30 | 70 | 7.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 58 | 25 | 33 | 70 | 8.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 58 | 25 | 33 | 70 | 8.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 56 | 26 | 30 | 70 | 7.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 55 | 25 | 30 | 70 | 10.20 |
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