Pennine Way Primary School
URN: 131177 • Carlisle CA1 3SN
Overview
- Name
- Pennine Way Primary School
- URN
- 131177
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lindsay Burnett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01228598978
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Edgehill Road, Carlisle CA1 3SN
Summary
Pennine Way Primary School is a mixed community school located in Carlisle, Cumberland, with a current enrolment of 570 pupils and a capacity of 630. The school is situated within the Harraby Community Campus, providing access to excellent facilities, including a British Cycling race standard cycle track, 3-G pitches, and a theatre. The school fosters a supportive and engaging environment for students, encouraging participation in various extracurricular activities.
The curriculum at Pennine Way focuses on developing essential skills through initiatives like Early Bird Maths and English sessions, which help students enhance their learning before the school day begins. The school also recognises student achievements through the CARE Awards, celebrating accomplishments both in and out of the classroom.
Pennine Way Primary School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and support services, collaborating with local organisations to provide resources for families. The school actively promotes good attendance, aiming for a target of 96%, as part of its commitment to improving academic outcomes for all students.
The curriculum at Pennine Way focuses on developing essential skills through initiatives like Early Bird Maths and English sessions, which help students enhance their learning before the school day begins. The school also recognises student achievements through the CARE Awards, celebrating accomplishments both in and out of the classroom.
Pennine Way Primary School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and support services, collaborating with local organisations to provide resources for families. The school actively promotes good attendance, aiming for a target of 96%, as part of its commitment to improving academic outcomes for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Wreay CofE Primary School (75.6)
- High Hesket CofE School (74.8)
- Crosby-on-Eden CofE School (66.9)
- Ivegill CofE School (66.7)
- Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School (66.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 570
- Boys
- 286
- Girls
- 284
- FSM %
- 29.50
- Open date
- 1997-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 570 | 286 | 284 | 630 | 29.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 558 | 274 | 284 | 630 | 31.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 534 | 267 | 267 | 630 | 34.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 534 | 267 | 267 | 630 | 34.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 507 | 258 | 249 | 630 | 31.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 475 | 238 | 237 | 630 | 27.20 |
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