The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
20% 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 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 3 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 15
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Rob Dawson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nenthead, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3LS
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Nenthead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Nenthead Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nenthead Primary School?
Nenthead Primary School currently has 15 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nenthead Primary School take?
Nenthead Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nenthead Primary School?
Nenthead Primary School is in Alston, CA9 3LS, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nenthead Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Nenthead Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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