The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 178
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 32%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Headteacher Nicole Spibey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Huntley Avenue, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUllswater Community College
Secondary · 393m away
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Secondary · 518m away
Brunswick School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
Primary · 1.4km away
Beaconside CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hunter Hall School
Independent · 1.9km away
Yanwath Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is North Lakes School's Ofsted rating?
North Lakes School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Lakes School?
North Lakes School currently has 178 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Lakes School take?
North Lakes School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is North Lakes School?
North Lakes School is in Penrith, CA11 8NU, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Lakes School have a sixth form?
No, North Lakes School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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