Pennington CofE School
Pennington, Ulverston, LA12 0RROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pennington CofE School is a primary school in Ulverston for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 2nd of 9 primary schools in Ulverston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 March 2020, report published 18 May 2020
- 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 29 April 2025
Pupils flourish in this welcoming school. Pupils live out the school motto of 'together we can do great things'. Everyone gets along together and are happy to come to school. This is because pupils know they are well looked after by adults. Pupils rise to the high expectations set for them. They take pride in their work. They focus well on their learning and listen to advice to help them deepen their knowledge. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive timely and effective support. Pupils progress through the curriculum and achieve well. Pupils behave well. The varied activities offered to pupils at breaktimes and lunchtimes support their behaviour and interactions with each other. They are kind to one another and play well together. Pupils, including children in the early years, learn how to take risks in a safe and engaging environment. The school nurtures pupils' talents through a diverse enrichment programme involving a vast array of sporting and creative activities. These include orienteering, chess and gardening club. Pupils benefit from a rich and varied set of experiences that broaden their horizons, such as residential trips and fundraising events. During their time at the school, pupils develop into responsible, mature and well-rounded citizens.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the important knowledge pupils should learn is not defined as clearly as it could be. This makes it more difficult for staff to check what pupils know and can remember. The school should ensure that key learning is clearly identified in these subjects so teachers can check on pupils' progress through the curriculum more effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
211 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Pennington CofE School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindal and Marton Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 27% met the expected standard |
| Croftlands Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Croftlands Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 65% met the expected standard |
| Sir John Barrow School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Storey
- Phone
- 01229587253
- Address
- Pennington, Ulverston, LA12 0RR
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112284
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.