Kirkby Thore School
URN: 112181 • Penrith CA10 1UU
Overview
- Name
- Kirkby Thore School
- URN
- 112181
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 29.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Edwards (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Kirkby Thore, Penrith CA10 1UU
Summary
Kirkby Thore School is a small community primary school located in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, with a current enrolment of 37 pupils and a capacity of 70. The school prides itself on fostering a safe and supportive environment where children are encouraged to 'Aim High' in their personal and academic pursuits. The ethos of the school is built around the values of being safe, respectful, and ready to learn, which are tailored to be age-appropriate for all students.
The curriculum at Kirkby Thore is designed to inspire a love of learning, with a focus on collaboration and development within a cluster of schools. The school benefits from small class sizes, allowing for individual attention and a strong sense of community. Parents are actively involved in school activities, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere that values each child's unique contributions.
Kirkby Thore School is part of the Changing Lives Learning Trust, which supports its mission to provide high-quality education. The school engages with the local community, offering various extracurricular activities and fostering partnerships that enhance the educational experience for its pupils.
The curriculum at Kirkby Thore is designed to inspire a love of learning, with a focus on collaboration and development within a cluster of schools. The school benefits from small class sizes, allowing for individual attention and a strong sense of community. Parents are actively involved in school activities, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere that values each child's unique contributions.
Kirkby Thore School is part of the Changing Lives Learning Trust, which supports its mission to provide high-quality education. The school engages with the local community, offering various extracurricular activities and fostering partnerships that enhance the educational experience for its pupils.
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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
- 70
- Pupils
- 37
- Boys
- 20
- Girls
- 17
- FSM %
- 20.00
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2024-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 70 | 20.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 70 | 20.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 42 | 24 | 18 | 70 | 21.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 42 | 24 | 18 | 70 | 21.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 45 | 26 | 19 | 70 | 20.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 48 | 31 | 17 | 70 | 11.90 |
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