Ofsted school ratings in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness (North West), 49 of 54 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 90.7%. That is 3.6 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 90.7%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 3
- Good
- 46
- Requires improvement
- 4
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 54
- rank 60/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Westmorland and Furness (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Westmorland and Furness | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 3 | 5.6% |
| Good | 46 | 85.2% |
| Requires improvement | 4 | 7.4% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 1.9% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Westmorland and Furness
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 3 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 90.2% |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 92.3% |
More about Westmorland and Furness
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Kensington and Chelsea90.9%
- Portsmouth90.9%
- Torbay90.9%
- Northumberland90.4%
- Worcestershire90.4%
- Kent90.2%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Westmorland and Furness are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 49 of 54 graded state-funded schools in Westmorland and Furness hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 90.7%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Westmorland and Furness have?
- Westmorland and Furness has 3 schools rated Outstanding and 46 rated Good, out of 54 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Westmorland and Furness?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Westmorland and Furness, and 4 rated Requires improvement, out of 54 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness?
- By phase in Westmorland and Furness: 90.2% of 41 primary schools; 92.3% of 13 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Westmorland and Furness compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Westmorland and Furness ranks 60 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 90.7% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.