Calthwaite CofE School
Primary · Voluntary aided school · Ages 4–11 · Penrith, Westmorland and Furness
Calthwaite CofE School is a primary school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness for ages 4–11 (voluntary aided school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Improved significantly, from the inspection on 10 December 2024. Westmorland and Furness has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2024 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Calthwaite, Penrith, CA11 9QT
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Westmorland and Furness
- Pupils on roll
- 69 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 11.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 13
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Improved significantly Inspected 10 December 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive in school, living out the school’s motto to cultivate, inspire and flourish.”
- “Adults and pupils get along extremely well.”
- “Pupils are well cared for and, as a result, are happy and safe.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 57% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 14 first-preference applications, 12 offers in total, 12 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2024 to 2026, as Westmorland and Furness published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Westmorland and Furness.
- High Hesket CofE School 2.5 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Plumpton School 2.7 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Ivegill CofE School 3.5 mi Good Last distance published
- Skelton School 3.6 mi Good Last distance published
- Armathwaite School 4.5 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Lazonby C of E Primary School 5.2 mi Good Last distance published
- Kirkoswald CofE School 5.5 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Greystoke Primary School 6.1 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published