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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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