Largest Schools in Penrith (2025)
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 16 schools in Penrith, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 144Ullswater Community CollegePenrith · Local authority SecondaryPupils: 1,520
- 292Queen Elizabeth Grammar School PenrithPenrith · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,026
- 330Beaconside CofE Primary SchoolPenrith · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 445
- 447Langwathby CofE Primary SchoolPenrith · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 169
- 594Yanwath Primary SchoolPenrith · Academy PrimaryPupils: 166
- 612North Lakes SchoolPenrith · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 161
- 750Brunswick SchoolPenrith · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 140
- 897Morland Area CofE Primary SchoolPenrith · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 119
- 935Stainton CofE Primary SchoolPenrith · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 112
- 1022Lazonby C of E Primary SchoolPenrith · Academy PrimaryPupils: 112
- 1121St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, PenrithPENRITH · Academy PrimaryPupils: 104
- 1244Plumpton SchoolPENRITH · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 102
- 1318Shap Endowed CofE Primary SchoolPenrith · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 88
- 1496Skelton SchoolPenrith · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 87
- 1545Clifton Primary SchoolPenrith · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 76
- 1655Calthwaite CofE SchoolPenrith · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 69
| # | School | Sector | Pupils | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ullswater Community College Penrith · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 1,520 | 44.2 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 1,520 |
| 2 | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Penrith · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,026 | 92.3 Top 5% | 64.8 Attainment 8 | 1,026 |
| 3 | Beaconside CofE Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 445 | 30.4 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 4 | Langwathby CofE Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 169 | 47.0 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 5 | Yanwath Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 166 | 93.6 Top 5% | 100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 166 |
| 6 | North Lakes School Penrith · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 161 | 12.3 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 161 |
| 7 | Brunswick School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 140 | 49.8 Lower 50% | – | 140 |
| 8 | Morland Area CofE Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 119 | 96.8 Top 5% | 100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 119 |
| 9 | Stainton CofE Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 112 | 35.2 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 112 |
| 10 | Lazonby C of E Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 112 | 22.2 Lower 50% | 0% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 112 |
| 11 | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith PENRITH · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 104 | 20.8 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 12 | Plumpton School PENRITH · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 102 | 43.6 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 102 |
| 13 | Shap Endowed CofE Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 88 | 18.1 Lower 50% | 30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88 |
| 14 | Skelton School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 87 | 95.9 Top 5% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87 |
| 15 | Clifton Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 76 | 45.1 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76 |
| 16 | Calthwaite CofE School Penrith · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 69 | 55.3 Top 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69 |
Ullswater Community College in Penrith leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Penrith with Pupils 1,520. Of the 16 schools shown, 12 are local authority, 4 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North West largest schools league table, every school on the Penrith page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best largest school in Penrith?
Ullswater Community College in Penrith, North West ranks first among largest schools in Penrith with Pupils 1,520 (Pupils on roll: 1,520).
How are largest schools in Penrith ranked?
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (England) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.