Calthwaite CofE School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Penrith, North West CA11 9QT · Westmorland and Furness
#822 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#6833 of 15,697 nationally
About Calthwaite CofE School
Calthwaite CofE School is a local authority primary located in Penrith, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 69 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 55.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 822nd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (81th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (32th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 69; capacity filled 109.5%.
There are 29 schools in Penrith; Calthwaite CofE School ranks 13th of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)57%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- 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%)11.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Calthwaite CofE School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 69
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 109.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 57%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Calthwaite CofE School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
High Hesket CofE School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
136 students · 4.1 km away
Plumpton School
PENRITH · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
102 students · 4.4 km away
Ivegill CofE School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students · 5.6 km away
Skelton School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
87 students · 5.7 km away
Armathwaite School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
64 students · 7.3 km away
Lazonby C of E Primary School
Penrith · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
112 students · 8.4 km away
Kirkoswald CofE School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
48 students · 8.8 km away
Wreay Church of England Primary School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
75 students · 9.2 km away
Greystoke Primary School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
51 students · 9.9 km away
Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
74 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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69 students
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69 students
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston
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69 students
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden
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69 students
Leven Valley CofE Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Calthwaite CofE School a good school?
Calthwaite CofE School has a Success Index (England) of 55.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #822 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Calthwaite CofE School rank in North West?
Calthwaite CofE School ranks #822 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #6833 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Calthwaite CofE School?
Calthwaite CofE School had 69 students in 2025.
Is Calthwaite CofE School a primary school or a secondary school?
Calthwaite CofE School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Calthwaite CofE School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Calthwaite CofE School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.