Best Catholic Schools in Penrith
1 Catholic School found
Key Facts
- There are 1 Roman Catholic schools in Penrith, accounting for 2.4% of all schools, which is below the national average of 3.7%.
- The single Catholic school in Penrith has 108 pupils, with 16.7% eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%.
- In Penrith's Catholic school, 16.7% of pupils have English as an additional language, and 24.1% have special educational needs, exceeding the national average of 13.0%.
- The Catholic school in Penrith has a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.40, and spends £7,164 per pupil, slightly below the national average of £7,460.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 41 catholic schools in Penrith, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Penrith | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 57% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.15 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,164 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.