Calthwaite CofE School
Calthwaite, Penrith, CA11 9QTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Calthwaite CofE School is a primary school in Penrith for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 6th of 18 primary schools in Penrith. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 March 2015, report published 20 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Everyone is welcome at this school, which sits in the heart of the village. Pupils thrive in school, living out the school's motto to cultivate, inspire and flourish. Adults and pupils get along extremely well. Pupils are well cared for and, as a result, are happy and safe. Pupils respond well to the high expectations that are set for their achievement. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), remember the key learning that is set out for them in the school's curriculum. They achieve very well. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. From a very early age, pupils are taught to be independent and resilient. Children in the early years quickly learn routines and settle well into school life. Relationships between pupils are extremely strong. Older pupils look after younger pupils as they all play and work together. Pupils are immensely proud of their school. They make an important contribution to the life of the school. For example, play leaders lead lunchtime games and school councillors decide which charities to support. This develops pupils' confidence and adds to the sense of community spirit.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
69 pupils on roll, with places for 63
Schools near Calthwaite CofE School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Hesket CofE School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 52% met the expected standard |
| Plumpton School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 45% met the expected standard |
| Ivegill CofE School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Skelton School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Armathwaite School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Harvey
- Phone
- 01768885277
- Address
- Calthwaite, Penrith, CA11 9QT
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112301
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.