Yanwath Primary School

URN: 145138 • Penrith CA10 2LA

Overview

Name
Yanwath Primary School
URN
145138
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Davies (since 2025)
Telephone
01768840739
Website
Visit
Address
Yanwath, Penrith CA10 2LA

Summary

Yanwath Primary School is a mixed, academy-sponsored primary school located in Penrith, Cumbria, with a current enrolment of 172 pupils and a capacity of 185. The school is part of the Cumbria Education Trust and is situated near the Lake District National Park, providing a unique rural learning environment. The ethos of the school is built on the values of respect, responsibility, and resilience, aiming to foster a strong learning culture where students can thrive academically and personally.

The curriculum at Yanwath is designed to encourage not only intellectual development in subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics but also essential life skills such as self-confidence and perseverance. Teachers are dedicated to providing high-quality education and continually seek professional development to enhance their teaching practices. The school emphasizes the importance of a supportive and happy environment for effective learning.

Yanwath Primary School also prioritizes community engagement and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts, to help students discover their interests and talents. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits for prospective families to experience its vibrant learning community.

Key details

LA
Westmorland and Furness
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
185
Pupils
172
Boys
87
Girls
85
FSM %
8.10
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-01-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cumbria

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 172 87 85 185 8.10
2024-09-11 150 71 79 185 7.90
2023-09-11 158 67 91 185 3.30
2022-09-11 158 67 91 185 3.30
2021-09-11 169 73 96 185 1.80
2020-09-11 183 82 101 185 1.70

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