Orton CofE School
Orton, Penrith, CA10 3RGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Orton CofE 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 7th of 18 primary schools in Penrith. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 February 2013, report published 12 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 June 2022
Pupils, parents and carers and staff all describe Orton CofE School as a happy place. The school's motto, 'a happy place to learn, grow and thrive' certainly rings true. Pupils get on well with their teachers and enjoy spending time with their friends. Leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils. They want them to do well academically, and to benefit from a broad and engaging range of learning opportunities and experiences. Pupils, including children in the early years, work well in class and take pride in their work. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils live up to these expectations well, treating each other with kindness and respect. On the very few occasions that incidents of bullying and name-calling do happen, pupils trust adults to sort these matters out quickly. There are lots of activities to develop pupils' interests and talents beyond the school day. Pupils speak with enthusiasm about the residential trips that they have been on. More recently, they also enjoyed taking part in a major singing event. Pupils value the attractive school grounds, particularly the areas for gardening, sports and quiet reflection. They enjoy taking part in community events, such as the local scarecrow festival.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not finalised the key knowledge that they want pupils to learn and when they want them to learn it. This means that pupils cannot build new learning confidently on what has come before. Leaders should ensure that teachers are clear about the most important knowledge that pupils should learn. Leaders should check that this knowledge is being taught as planned.
- At times, the books that pupils use to practise their reading are too difficult. This hinders some pupils in becoming fluent readers quickly enough. Teachers should ensure that the books that pupils read are matched well to the sounds that they know.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
47 pupils on roll, with places for 96
Schools near Orton CofE School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tebay Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Crosby Ravensworth CofE School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Asby Endowed School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Shap Endowed CofE Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Grayrigg CofE School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Emma Pomfret
- Phone
- 01539624268
- Address
- Orton, Penrith, CA10 3RG
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112419
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.