Penrith state schools league table 2025
Academies, free schools and local-authority maintained schools. 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.
- 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 |
Morland Area CofE Primary School in Penrith leads the 2025 list of state schools in Penrith with a Success Index (England) of 96.8. Of the 16 schools shown, 12 are local authority, 4 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North West state 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 state school in Penrith?
Morland Area CofE Primary School in Penrith, North West ranks first among state schools in Penrith with a Success Index (England) of 96.8 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 119).
How are state schools in Penrith ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.