Schools in Penrith, North West (2025)
29 schools · 5,075 students · 22 local authority, 6 academy, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 80.
Penrith, in North West, has 29 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 5,075 students. By level there are 27 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 22 local authority, 6 academy, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Penrith's schools is 80, below the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
16 of the 29 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Morland Area CofE Primary School (96.8, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Skelton School (95.9, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and Yanwath Primary School (93.6, top 5% of primary schools nationally). 4 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Ullswater Community College (1,520 students), Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith (1,026 students), Beaconside CofE Primary School (445 students).
Ranked schools in Penrith
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 197Morland Area CofE Primary SchoolPenrith · Local authority Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 119 students
- 296Skelton SchoolPenrith · Local authority Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 87 students
- 394Yanwath Primary SchoolPenrith · Academy Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 166 students
- 492Queen Elizabeth Grammar School PenrithPenrith · Academy Secondary64.8 Attainment 8 · 1,026 students
- 555Calthwaite CofE SchoolPenrith · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 69 students
- 650Brunswick SchoolPenrith · Local authority Primary– · 140 students
- 747Langwathby CofE Primary SchoolPenrith · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 845Clifton Primary SchoolPenrith · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 76 students
- 944Ullswater Community CollegePenrith · Local authority Secondary41.0 Attainment 8 · 1,520 students
- 1044Plumpton SchoolPENRITH · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 102 students
- 1135Stainton CofE Primary SchoolPenrith · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 112 students
- 1230Beaconside CofE Primary SchoolPenrith · Local authority Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 1322Lazonby C of E Primary SchoolPenrith · Academy Primary0% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 112 students
- 1421St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, PenrithPENRITH · Academy Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
- 1518Shap Endowed CofE Primary SchoolPenrith · Local authority Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 88 students
- 1612North Lakes SchoolPenrith · Local authority Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 161 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morland Area CofE Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 96.8 Top 5% | 100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 119 |
| 2 | Skelton School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 95.9 Top 5% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87 |
| 3 | Yanwath Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 93.6 Top 5% | 100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 166 |
| 4 | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Penrith · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 92.3 Top 5% | 64.8 Attainment 8 | 1,026 |
| 5 | Calthwaite CofE School Penrith · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 55.3 Top 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69 |
| 6 | Brunswick School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 49.8 Lower 50% | – | 140 |
| 7 | Langwathby CofE Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 47.0 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 8 | Clifton Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 45.1 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76 |
| 9 | Ullswater Community College Penrith · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 44.2 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 1,520 |
| 10 | Plumpton School PENRITH · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 43.6 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 102 |
| 11 | Stainton CofE Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 35.2 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 112 |
| 12 | Beaconside CofE Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 30.4 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 13 | Lazonby C of E Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 22.2 Lower 50% | 0% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 112 |
| 14 | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith PENRITH · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.8 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 15 | Shap Endowed CofE Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 18.1 Lower 50% | 30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88 |
| 16 | North Lakes School Penrith · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 12.3 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 161 |
Other schools in Penrith
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
- Crosby Ravensworth CofE Schoolprimary
- Culgaith CofE Schoolprimary
- Greystoke Primary Schoolprimary
- Patterdale CofE Primary Schoolprimary
- Kirkby Thore Schoolprimary
- Temple Sowerby CofE Primary Schoolprimary
- Kirkoswald CofE Schoolprimary
- Orton CofE Schoolprimary
- Milburn Schoolprimary
- Lowther Endowed Schoolprimary
- Penruddock Primary Schoolprimary
- Tebay Primary Schoolprimary
- Hunter Hall Schoolprimary
Compare the top 4 schools in Penrith side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Penrith?
Morland Area CofE Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Penrith with a Success Index (England) of 96.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Penrith?
Penrith has 29 schools (27 primary, 2 secondary) educating 5,075 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Penrith?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Penrith is 80. Number of pupils in the latest school census.