Penruddock Primary School
Penrith, CA11 0QU · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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105th 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 1,305 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.2/10 among them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Penruddock Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.2 out of 10 among them, against 0.8 out of 10 nationally. An inspection in January 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access dance, gymnastics, badminton, running, cricket, and football clubs, alongside tag rugby, orienteering, quicksticks hockey, tri-golf, and netball. Trips include mountain walks, bushcraft, forest school, and outdoor adventure. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 48 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Penruddock Primary School
Overview
Penruddock Primary School is described as a place where pupils feel safe, behave well, and enjoy their education. While leaders have made positive changes to the curriculum and early years provision, the report identifies that some pupils do not achieve as well as they could due to gaps in foundational knowledge and inconsistent teaching practices.
Strengths
- Attendance has improved through "effective and timely support," with pupils typically arriving on time and ready to learn.
- A "culture of calm and respect" prevails, with warm staff-pupil relationships and rare bullying incidents.
- Early years provision is strong, with systematic phonics teaching helping children become "fluent and accurate readers."
- Governors "hold leaders to account effectively" and ensure decisions are in pupils' best interests.
- Pupils benefit from a broad personal development programme, including opportunities for leadership and community engagement.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must identify and address gaps in pupils' foundational knowledge to help them build secure understanding over time.
- The school’s approach to supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) lacks rigour and must provide clearer guidance for staff.
- Teachers should design activities that help pupils make connections between new learning and previous knowledge.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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