Penruddock Primary School
URN: 112119 • Penrith CA11 0QU
Overview
- Name
- Penruddock Primary School
- URN
- 112119
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 52.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hazel Johnson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01768483278
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Penruddock, Penrith CA11 0QU
Summary
Penruddock Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, with a current enrolment of 60 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 56. The school is committed to fostering a caring community where every child is nurtured and valued. Its ethos is built on core values such as Friendship, Trust, Respect, Perseverance, Compassion, and Community, aimed at empowering students to achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Penruddock Primary is designed to develop essential skills for lifelong learning, encouraging independence, creativity, and collaboration. The school places a strong emphasis on historical education, promoting cultural understanding and critical thinking through diverse teaching methods, including interactive activities and visits to historical sites. This approach aims to engage students and inspire a lifelong curiosity about the world.
For parents considering admission, the school encourages visits to meet teachers and explore the facilities. Queries regarding admissions can be directed to the school via phone or email, and further information is available on the school’s website.
The curriculum at Penruddock Primary is designed to develop essential skills for lifelong learning, encouraging independence, creativity, and collaboration. The school places a strong emphasis on historical education, promoting cultural understanding and critical thinking through diverse teaching methods, including interactive activities and visits to historical sites. This approach aims to engage students and inspire a lifelong curiosity about the world.
For parents considering admission, the school encourages visits to meet teachers and explore the facilities. Queries regarding admissions can be directed to the school via phone or email, and further information is available on the school’s website.
Useful links
- Juniper Education (other)
- Roman Dig Visit Our children were fascinated by a trip to a Roman archaeological dig site last Friday afternoon. During work on widening the A66 near Brougham Castle, Roman remains were found. Our children were invited by the archaeology team to look (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Beaconside CofE Primary School (68.4)
- Skelton School (65.6)
- Langwathby CofE Primary School (65.3)
- Lazonby C of E Primary School (63.3)
- Greystoke Primary School (63.3)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 56
- Pupils
- 60
- Boys
- 30
- Girls
- 30
- FSM %
- 5.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 56 | 5.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 49 | 22 | 27 | 56 | 6.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 47 | 23 | 24 | 56 | 2.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 47 | 23 | 24 | 56 | 2.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 52 | 28 | 24 | 56 | 3.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 55 | 30 | 25 | 56 | 1.80 |
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