Best 3 Primary schools in Alston – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Nenthead Primary School (Primary) in Alston; Alston Primary School (Primary) in Alston — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Nenthead Primary School and Alston Primary School. They are primary phase and community school type located around Alston, Cumbria and Alston. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Nenthead Primary School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Nenthead Primary School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 100, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; all under Westmorland and Furness local authority.

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Attribute	Nenthead Primary School CA9 3LS	Alston Primary School CA9 3QU
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school
Location	Alston Cumbria CA9 3LS	Alston CA9 3QU
Latest Ofsted	2 11 Jul 2024	2 15 Jul 2019
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	28	105
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Westmorland and Furness (943)	Westmorland and Furness (943)
Website	www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk	www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk
Telephone	01434381400	01434381236
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Nenthead Primary School

CA9 3LS

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Alston
Cumbria
CA9 3LS
Ofsted: 2 11 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Westmorland and Furness (943)
Website: www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk
Telephone: 01434381400

Alston Primary School

CA9 3QU

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Alston
CA9 3QU
Ofsted: 2 15 Jul 2019
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Westmorland and Furness (943)
Website: www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk
Telephone: 01434381236

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.