Lazonby C of E Primary School
Lazonby, Penrith, CA10 1BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lazonby C of E Primary School is a primary school in Penrith for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 11th of 18 primary schools in Penrith. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 January 2023, report published 12 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 January 2023
Pupils are very happy at Lazonby Church of England Primary School. They arrive at school every morning eager to learn. They are warmly welcomed into school by their teachers. Staff have forged positive relationships with pupils and their families. Pupils can talk to staff about any worries that they may have. Leaders and staff deal with bullying quickly and effectively. This helps pupils to feel safe. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and learning. They are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders' belief that all pupils should 'dream, believe, achieve' is palpable across the school. Pupils rise to the expectations of leaders. They are enthused by their learning and try their best. Pupils achieve well. Parents and pupils value the wider experiences that leaders plan for all pupils, including children in the early years. Pupils participate in an extensive and varied range of trips, visits, events and residential stays. These experiences broaden pupils' education and personal development. They help them to become confident, independent and resilient. Pupils appreciate these opportunities to develop new interests and talents.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum has been recently introduced. Leaders have not provided sufficient training for subject leaders in these subjects. As a result, some leaders do not have the knowledge and expertise to lead their subject as effectively as they could, from the early years to Year 6. Leaders should ensure that all subject leaders are given further support to lead their subject well across the school.
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not ensured that staff have the knowledge to deliver the curriculum as effectively as they should. This hinders some pupils from building their knowledge well over time. Leaders should ensure that staff receive further training and support to deliver the curriculum consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
112 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Lazonby C of E Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkoswald CofE School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Plumpton School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 45% met the expected standard |
| Langwathby CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Armathwaite School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Calthwaite CofE School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Andrew Davies
- Phone
- 01768898458
- Address
- Lazonby, Penrith, CA10 1BL
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 141711
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.