What are the best primary schools in Penrith?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Penrith include Hunter Hall School, Culgaith CofE School, and Skelton School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How are primary schools in Penrith ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

How do primary schools in Penrith perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Penrith, 57% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average class size in Penrith primary schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Penrith is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How do I choose a primary school in Penrith?

When choosing a primary school in Penrith, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 27 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Best Primary Schools in Penrith

27 primary schools found

Key Facts

In Penrith, 27 primary schools, accounting for 65.9% of all primary schools, provide education to 2,596 pupils.
Ofsted inspections in Penrith show 95.8% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 23 Good, 1 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate out of 24 inspected.
Primary schools in Penrith have a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.55, with spending per pupil at £8,129, compared to the national average of £7,460.
At KS2, 57.3% of pupils in Penrith meet the expected standard, with 14.4% eligible for free school meals and 8.6% experiencing persistent absence, highlighting varied pupil outcomes.

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Hunter Hall School

Penrith, CA11 8UA

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils97

P/T Ratio–

Culgaith CofE School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA10 1QL

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected56%

Absence3.3%

Pupils52

P/T Ratio12.7

Skelton School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA11 9SE

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected75%

Absence3.1%

Pupils89

P/T Ratio26.1

Crosby Ravensworth CofE School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA10 3JJ

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected44%

Absence4.5%

Pupils28

P/T Ratio11.6

Calthwaite CofE School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA11 9QT

State · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected50%

Absence3.6%

Pupils63

P/T Ratio12.8

Milburn School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA10 1TN

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence12.2%

Pupils15

P/T Ratio5.0

Yanwath Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA10 2LA

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected77%

Absence4.8%

Pupils172

P/T Ratio25.3

Kirkoswald CofE School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA10 1EN

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected75%

Absence4.0%

Pupils50

P/T Ratio19.1

Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA10 1RZ

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected70%

Absence4.3%

Pupils57

P/T Ratio16.5

North Lakes School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA11 8NU

State · Primary · Ages 7–11

KS2 Expected29%

Absence6.4%

Pupils178

P/T Ratio20.7

Plumpton School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA11 9PA

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected50%

Absence4.8%

Pupils101

P/T Ratio18.0

Greystoke Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA11 0TP

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected100%

Absence3.8%

Pupils55

P/T Ratio28.3

Brunswick School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA11 7LX

State · Primary · Ages 3–7

KS2 Expected–

Absence6.5%

Pupils150

P/T Ratio18.5

Penruddock Primary School

Ofsted

Req. Impr.

Penrith, CA11 0QU

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected50%

Absence5.0%

Pupils60

P/T Ratio15.0

Lowther Endowed School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA10 2HT

State · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected44%

Absence4.8%

Pupils44

P/T Ratio11.3

Tebay Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA10 3XB

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected57%

Absence4.0%

Pupils42

P/T Ratio12.5

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith

Penrith, CA11 9EL

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils108

P/T Ratio20.4

Patterdale CofE Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA11 0NL

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected33%

Absence3.2%

Pupils28

P/T Ratio11.6

Shap Endowed CofE Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA10 3NL

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected42%

Absence4.0%

Pupils84

P/T Ratio15.5

Clifton Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA10 2EG

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected69%

Absence3.5%

Pupils70

P/T Ratio16.1

Lazonby C of E Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA10 1BL

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected67%

Absence3.4%

Pupils112

P/T Ratio19.9

Kirkby Thore School

Penrith, CA10 1UU

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence8.4%

Pupils34

P/T Ratio32.0

Beaconside CofE Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA11 8EN

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected57%

Absence5.0%

Pupils461

P/T Ratio16.3

Morland Area CofE Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Penrith, CA10 3AT

State · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected80%

Absence3.8%

Pupils106

P/T Ratio18.9

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 27 primary schools in Penrith, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Penrith	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	96%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	57%	61%
AttendancePersistent Absence	9%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	18.6:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£8,129	£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.

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Key Facts

Hunter Hall School

Culgaith CofE School

Skelton School

Crosby Ravensworth CofE School

Calthwaite CofE School

Milburn School

Yanwath Primary School

Kirkoswald CofE School

Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School

North Lakes School

Plumpton School

Greystoke Primary School

Brunswick School

Penruddock Primary School

Lowther Endowed School

Tebay Primary School

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith

Patterdale CofE Primary School

Shap Endowed CofE Primary School

Clifton Primary School

Lazonby C of E Primary School

Kirkby Thore School

Beaconside CofE Primary School

Morland Area CofE Primary School

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best primary schools in Penrith?

How are primary schools in Penrith ranked on Eduscope?

How do primary schools in Penrith perform at Key Stage 2?

What is the average class size in Penrith primary schools?

How do I choose a primary school in Penrith?

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