Is Penruddock Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 27 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 57th of 121 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Penruddock Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 38% of pupils at Penruddock Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Penruddock Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Penruddock Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Penruddock Primary School

Penruddock, Penrith, CA11 0QU

Local ranking57th of 121 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 27 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 38.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 50.0%
Maths (Expected): 75.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 63.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 8

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 60
Boys: 25 (52%)
Girls: 23 (48%)
Capacity: 56 (86% full)
SEND: 15.0%
FSM Eligible: 5.9%
EAL: 3.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.7%
SEN Support: 13.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 3.8
Budget per Pupil: £9,083/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 98.0%
Mixed Other: 2.0%

98.0%

White British

2.0%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01768483278

admin@penruddock.cumbria.sch.uk

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Penruddock

Penrith, North West

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Administrative

URN: 112119
UKPRN: 10073702
Establishment No.: 5225

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