Beaconside CofE Primary School
URN: 112423 • Penrith CA11 8EN
Overview
- Name
- Beaconside CofE Primary School
- URN
- 112423
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nick Page (since 2021) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Julie Ward, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01768840868
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hutton Hill, Penrith CA11 8EN
Summary
Beaconside CofE Primary School, located in Penrith, is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 461 pupils, serving a capacity of 511. The school prides itself on its strong Christian ethos, aiming to nurture each child as an individual within a supportive and caring community. The school’s vision reflects a commitment to inclusivity, wellbeing, and the development of character, alongside academic achievement.
The Beacon Curriculum at Beaconside is designed to provide a broad range of knowledge and skills, incorporating engaging topics, outdoor learning, and specialist lessons in sports and music. The school emphasizes the importance of social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development, ensuring that children not only excel academically but also grow as well-rounded individuals.
Beaconside maintains strong ties with the local community and St Andrew’s Church, fostering a collaborative approach to education involving families and local partners. The school has received positive evaluations from both SIAMs and OFSTED inspections, reflecting its commitment to high standards and the personal growth of its pupils.
The Beacon Curriculum at Beaconside is designed to provide a broad range of knowledge and skills, incorporating engaging topics, outdoor learning, and specialist lessons in sports and music. The school emphasizes the importance of social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development, ensuring that children not only excel academically but also grow as well-rounded individuals.
Beaconside maintains strong ties with the local community and St Andrew’s Church, fostering a collaborative approach to education involving families and local partners. The school has received positive evaluations from both SIAMs and OFSTED inspections, reflecting its commitment to high standards and the personal growth of its pupils.
Useful links
- School Vacancies (governance)
- Our School Governing Body & Information (governance)
- Governor Page (governance)
- Meet Your Governors (governance)
- Welcome from our Chair of Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Attendance information (sen)
- Link Parent Representatives (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Skelton School (65.6)
- Langwathby CofE Primary School (65.3)
- Lazonby C of E Primary School (63.3)
- Greystoke Primary School (63.3)
- Plumpton 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
- 511
- Pupils
- 461
- Boys
- 244
- Girls
- 217
- FSM %
- 18.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 461 | 244 | 217 | 511 | 18.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 467 | 244 | 223 | 511 | 18.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 483 | 248 | 235 | 511 | 15.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 483 | 248 | 235 | 511 | 15.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 458 | 232 | 226 | 511 | 16.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 470 | 236 | 234 | 511 | 13.10 |
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