North Lakes School
Huntley Avenue, Penrith, CA11 8NUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
North Lakes School is a primary school in Penrith for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 17th of 18 primary schools in Penrith. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 October 2023, report published 23 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 October 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to North Lakes School. They feel cared for and know that staff will look after them should they have any worries. They appreciate the support that staff give them. Pupils also care for each other. They embrace the school's belief that everyone should treat others as they would like to be treated themselves. This helps pupils to be happy and to develop empathy and understanding for others. They are considerate and respectful of one another. The school has high expectations for all pupils' achievement. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils, including those in the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND, understand what the school expects of them. They try their best to work hard and concentrate in their lessons. They mainly achieve well. Pupils appreciate the wide range of activities that help them to be active and healthy. They enjoy making full use of the extensive school grounds, including the running track and multi-use games area. All pupils in the school take part in swimming lessons. These experiences help pupils to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not ensured that pupils have sufficient opportunities to revisit prior learning. This means that occasionally, some pupils' learning is not as secure as it should be. The school should ensure that pupils retain their previous learning in these subjects so that they have firm foundations for any new learning.
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not provided sufficient training for subject leaders. As a result, a few subject leaders do not have the knowledge and expertise to lead their subject as effectively as they should. The school should ensure that these subject leaders are given further support so that they can lead their subject well across the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
161 pupils on roll, with places for 228
Schools near North Lakes School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Beaconside CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Hunter Hall School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Yanwath Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 100% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Nicole Spibey
- Phone
- 01768899876
- Address
- Huntley Avenue, Penrith, CA11 8NU
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112118
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.