The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 120
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Graham Carrick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Greenodd, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7RQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Penny Bridge CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Penny Bridge CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penny Bridge CofE School?
Penny Bridge CofE School currently has 120 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penny Bridge CofE School take?
Penny Bridge CofE School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Penny Bridge CofE School?
Penny Bridge CofE School is in Ulverston, LA12 7RQ, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penny Bridge CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Penny Bridge CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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