The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 57
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Karl Laithwaite (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
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Temple Sowerby, Temple Sowerby Ce School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1RZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School?
Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School currently has 57 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School take?
Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School?
Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School is in Penrith, CA10 1RZ, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Temple Sowerby 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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