Penruddock Primary School
Penruddock, Penrith, CA11 0QUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Penruddock 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 15th of 18 primary schools in Penrith. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in January 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 27 January 2026, report published 19 April 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Needs attention
- Curriculum and teaching
- Needs attention
- Achievement
- Needs attention
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 January 2026
Pupils enjoy coming to Penruddock Primary School. They appreciate seeing their friends each day. They value the opportunities that the school provides. Pupils take part enthusiastically in activities such as football, clubs and debating. This helps them to develop their social skills and make new friends. The school wants the best for its pupils. However, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Pupils do not consistently make connections between what they are learning now and what they have previously learned. This limits their ability to develop secure knowledge across subjects. Some pupils have gaps in their foundational skills in reading, writing and number that affect how well they learn. There is variation in how effectively pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported. Sometimes, the barriers to learning that these pupils face are not identified quickly enough. Pupils feel safe at school. They know they can talk to adults if they have worries or concerns. Staff greet pupils warmly at the start of each day. This helps pupils to settle quickly into learning. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful. Pupils learn about different religions and types of families. This helps to prepare them for life in modern Britain. Pupils welcome new pupils and help them to feel part of the school community. Pupils behave well and attend regularly. They understand the school's expectations and follow routines. Pupils' positive attitudes to learning begin in the early years, where children are curious, engaged and motivated to learn. Bullying is rare. When incidents do occur, staff deal with them swiftly. Pupils know that discrimination is not tolerated. Pupils value opportunities to take on responsibilities such as being house captains. These roles help them to develop confidence and make a contribution to school life.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that the graduated approach provides teachers with clear and precise guidance to adapt their teaching so that pupils with barriers to their learning achieve well.
- Leaders should ensure that teachers identify and address gaps in pupils' foundational knowledge so that pupils build secure knowledge over time.
- Leaders should ensure that teachers design activities to help pupils learn new knowledge securely and make connections with what they have learned previously.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
48 pupils on roll, with places for 56
Schools near Penruddock Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greystoke Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Stainton CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Skelton School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Yanwath Primary School | 5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 100% met the expected standard |
| North Lakes School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Carol Sharp
- Phone
- 01768483278
- Address
- Penruddock, Penrith, CA11 0QU
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112119
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.