Thwaites School is a community school serving families in Millom and the wider Cumberland area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 37 pupils on roll with space for 56, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 15 July 2025, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.