Stainton CofE Primary School
Stainton, Penrith, CA11 0ETOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stainton CofE 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 14th of 18 primary schools in Penrith. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 February 2019, report published 24 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 March 2024
Pupils are kind, caring and well mannered. They take pride in living up to the high aspirations that the school has for their behaviour. Children in the early years make a strong start to their education. They settle in quickly and follow school routines well. Pupils are happy. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement, including of those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils achieve well. They appreciate the rewards that they receive in recognition of their successes. The school provides pupils with many opportunities to develop their talents and interests. These activities include clubs in drama, gardening and 'glow in the dark' sports. A variety of trips help pupils to gain a broad understanding of the subjects that they study. For example, they visit sites of historical interest to learn about the past. Pupils explore a planetarium to develop their understanding of the universe. Pupils enjoy residential visits, where they take part in outdoor and adventurous activities. They are proud to take on leadership roles. These include school ambassadors for reading, science and healthy living. Pupils become resilient and confident young people.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school is still defining important curriculum content. This means that teachers are not fully clear on the precise knowledge that pupils should learn. This limits the depth of some pupils' knowledge. The school should identify all the information that pupils should learn in these subjects, so that they achieve as well as they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
112 pupils on roll, with places for 200
Schools near Stainton CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yanwath Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 100% met the expected standard |
| North Lakes School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Brunswick School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Beaconside CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% 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
- Mrs Rachael Wilson
- Phone
- 01768840673
- Address
- Stainton, Penrith, CA11 0ET
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112307
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.