Skelton School
Skelton, Penrith, CA11 9SEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Skelton 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 3rd of 18 primary schools in Penrith. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2024, report published 6 October 2024
- 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 June 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to this school. They are happy and know that they are well cared for. This includes even the youngest children in the Nursery Year. The nurturing environment that the school has fostered means that pupils feel safe and that they know who to speak to if they have any concerns. Parents and carers described the school as having a 'family feeling'. The school has high ambitions for what pupils can achieve. In lessons, pupils are motivated to work hard. The school's vision to develop pupils into 'confident and capable learners' is realised. This is reflected in the high quality of pupils' work. The majority of pupils learn well. Pupils consistently demonstrate respect for each other. They behave well and respond positively to staff's instructions. Pupils attend school regularly. There are many opportunities in place to broaden pupils' horizons, for example through whole-school trips and events. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), participate in these activities. There are many extra-curricular clubs available that pupils attend regularly, including those with SEND and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Older pupils relish the opportunities that they have to adopt responsibility for their younger peers.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, some staff do not deliver the curriculum effectively. This hinders some pupils from building a rich body of subject knowledge. The school should ensure that staff are supported to design appropriate learning and adapt the delivery of the curriculum well. This is so that pupils learn as deeply as they should.
- In the early years, from time to time, staff do not support children to practise their learning as well as they should. This means that some children do not develop their knowledge and skills as quickly as they could. The school should ensure that staff are fully equipped to support all aspects of children's development.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
87 pupils on roll, with places for 94
Schools near Skelton School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greystoke Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Calthwaite CofE School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Plumpton School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 45% met the expected standard |
| Penruddock Primary School | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 38% met the expected standard |
| Ivegill CofE School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Newton
- Phone
- 01768484367
- Address
- Skelton, Penrith, CA11 9SE
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112121
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.