Brunswick School
Brunswick Road, Penrith, CA11 7LXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brunswick School is a primary school in Penrith for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 January 2018, report published 15 February 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 March 2023
Pupils enjoy a warm and happy environment, where everyone at the school is valued. They thrive on the positive and nurturing relationships they have with staff. Pupils are well mannered. This is reflected in the warm welcome that pupils give to visitors and to new pupils that join school. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), respond well to the high expectations that leaders have of their behaviour and achievement. Pupils comment that they feel confident to speak to staff if they have any concerns. If bullying takes place, leaders take swift action to ensure that it is addressed effectively. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils relish the opportunities they have to develop their interests and talents. They enjoy gardening, tasting new foods at the food lab and taking part in a wide range of sporting activities. Teachers encourage pupils to develop a sense of responsibility through the many jobs at the school that pupils take on. Pupils enjoy learning about local history during visits to Penrith and Eden Museum and Carlisle Castle. Parents are very supportive of the school. They appreciate the caring environment that leaders have created, which helps pupils, including children in the early years, to flourish.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not finalised their curriculum thinking. This means that teachers are not as clear as they should be about the key knowledge they should emphasise. Additionally, at times, the activities that teachers design do not allow pupils to develop the necessary depth of knowledge. In this small number of subjects, leaders should ensure that curriculum leaders receive the support they need to finalise their thinking so that pupils benefit from suitably ambitious curriculums.
- Some pupils do not attend school as regularly as they should. These pupils miss out on important learning, and some develop gaps in their knowledge and understanding. Leaders should ensure that they support these pupils to improve their rates of attendance.
Pupil numbers and mix
140 pupils on roll, with places for 135
Schools near Brunswick School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Beaconside CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| North Lakes School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Hunter Hall School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Yanwath Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 100% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sam Waugh
- Phone
- 01768213200
- Address
- Brunswick Road, Penrith, CA11 7LX
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112117
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.