The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 63
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Harvey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Calthwaite, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9QT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Calthwaite CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Calthwaite CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Calthwaite CofE School?
Calthwaite CofE School currently has 63 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Calthwaite CofE School take?
Calthwaite CofE School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Calthwaite CofE School?
Calthwaite CofE School is in Penrith, CA11 9QT, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Calthwaite CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Calthwaite CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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