The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 44
- Capacity
- 42%
- FSM
- 20.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Clark (Teacher In Charge)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hackthorpe, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Lowther Endowed School's Ofsted rating?
Lowther Endowed School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lowther Endowed School?
Lowther Endowed School currently has 44 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lowther Endowed School take?
Lowther Endowed School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lowther Endowed School?
Lowther Endowed School is in Penrith, CA10 2HT, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lowther Endowed School have a sixth form?
No, Lowther Endowed School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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