The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 60
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Carol Sharp (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Penruddock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Penruddock Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Penruddock Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penruddock Primary School?
Penruddock Primary School currently has 60 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penruddock Primary School take?
Penruddock Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Penruddock Primary School?
Penruddock Primary School is in Penrith, CA11 0QU, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penruddock Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Penruddock Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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