The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 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
- 53
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 13.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Emma Pomfret (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
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Orton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3RG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Orton CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Orton CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orton CofE School?
Orton CofE School currently has 53 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orton CofE School take?
Orton CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orton CofE School?
Orton CofE School is in Penrith, CA10 3RG, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orton CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Orton CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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