Schools in PENRITH
29 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ullswater Community College Foundation school | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (26)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconside CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Brunswick School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Clifton Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Culgaith CofE School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Greystoke Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Langwathby CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lazonby C of E Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lowther Endowed School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| North Lakes School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Orton CofE School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Patterdale CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | — |
| Penruddock Primary School Foundation school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Shap Endowed CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Skelton School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Stainton CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Tebay Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2020) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Yanwath Primary School Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Plumpton School Community school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kirkby Thore School Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Calthwaite CofE School Voluntary aided school | Improved significantly (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Crosby Ravensworth CofE School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kirkoswald CofE School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Milburn School Community school | Some aspects not as strong (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Morland Area CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Hall School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.