Is Pennine Way Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 9 June 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 49th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Pennine Way Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 51% of pupils at Pennine Way Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Pennine Way Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Pennine Way 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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Pennine Way Primary School

Edgehill Road, Harraby, Carlisle, CA1 3SN

Local ranking49th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 June 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 51.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 67.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 68.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 65.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 69

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 570
Boys: 276 (49%)
Girls: 282 (51%)
Capacity: 630 (89% full)
SEND: 16.0%
FSM Eligible: 30.7%
EAL: 9.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.6%
SEN Support: 11.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 32.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,021/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.3%
White Other: 5.0%
Black African: 2.3%
Other: 1.4%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Asian Other: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi: 0.3%

88.3%

White British

5.0%

White Other

2.3%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01228598978

office@pennineway.cumbria.sch.uk

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Edgehill Road

Carlisle, North West

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Administrative

URN: 131177
UKPRN: 10078193
Establishment No.: 2713

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