Calthwaite CofE School
Penrith, CA11 9QT · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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38th of 108 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness we can score, 121 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,205 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 5.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Calthwaite CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for Duplo/Lego, running, singing, cricket, Harry Potter, gardening, cycling, and cooking. Sports include multi-sports, dodgeball, rugby, hockey, volleyball, rounders, dance, and karate. Arts and music provision features puppetry and dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 69 pupils against a stated capacity of 63. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs and sports scheduled during the school day?
What Ofsted said about Calthwaite CofE School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded review. Pupils “thrive in school” within a welcoming environment where they are “happy and safe” and demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour. The report highlights a strong sense of community, with pupils actively contributing to school life and local initiatives.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully designed” with “crystal clear” knowledge and skills, enabling pupils, including those with SEND, to develop a “rich body of knowledge” and show “impressive retention”.
- Staff possess “very strong subject knowledge” and use precise assessment to “address any misconceptions swiftly”, ensuring pupils “achieve exceptionally well in all subjects”.
- Reading is “placed at the centre of everything”, with well-trained staff helping pupils quickly learn phonics and develop a “love of reading”.
- Behaviour is described as “exceptional”, with pupils being “extremely polite and well mannered” and supporting each other effectively.
- Governors provide “effective oversight” and “appropriate support and challenge”, fostering a culture of “high expectation, trust and support”.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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