The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 42
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 39.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Helen Wright (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Tebay, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3XB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Tebay Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tebay Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tebay Primary School?
Tebay Primary School currently has 42 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tebay Primary School take?
Tebay Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tebay Primary School?
Tebay Primary School is in Penrith, CA10 3XB, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tebay Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tebay Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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