The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
53%
-9.0pp 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)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 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
- 115
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 6.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Stainton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0ET
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Stainton CofE Primary School a selective school?
No. Stainton CofE Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stainton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stainton CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stainton CofE Primary School?
Stainton CofE Primary School currently has 115 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stainton CofE Primary School take?
Stainton CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stainton CofE Primary School?
Stainton CofE Primary School is in Penrith, CA11 0ET, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stainton CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stainton CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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