The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 28
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 0%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Duncan Priestley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2015 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Crosby Ravensworth, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3JJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Crosby Ravensworth CofE School a selective school?
No. Crosby Ravensworth CofE School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Crosby Ravensworth CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Crosby Ravensworth CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crosby Ravensworth CofE School?
Crosby Ravensworth CofE School currently has 28 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crosby Ravensworth CofE School take?
Crosby Ravensworth CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crosby Ravensworth CofE School?
Crosby Ravensworth CofE School is in Penrith, CA10 3JJ, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crosby Ravensworth CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Crosby Ravensworth CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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