How many schools are there in Penrith?

There are 29 schools in Penrith listed on FindGreatSchools: 26 primary, 2 secondary and 1 independent. Each listing links to a full profile with Ofsted information, results and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Penrith?

Under our composite score, Kirkoswald CofE School is the highest-ranked primary school and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is the highest-ranked secondary school in Penrith. The score blends Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Independent and special schools are listed by Ofsted rating rather than scored.

Why are primary and secondary schools ranked separately?

Because they are measured on different things: primary schools on Key Stage 2 SATs, secondary schools on GCSE results and Progress 8. A grade A primary and a grade A secondary are not the same measurement, so we never rank them against each other. Each phase has its own full ranking for Penrith, linked from its section above.

The best schools in Penrith

Compare 29 schools in Penrith on one page: the top-rated primary and secondary schools ranked by Ofsted, SATs and GCSE results and our composite score, plus every independent school in the area. Top of the list: Kirkoswald CofE School (primary) and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith (secondary).

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