SchoolScoresBeaconside CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Hutton Hill, Beaconside C of E Primary School, Penrith, CA11 8EN
01768 840868 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 March 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
103 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Penrith comparisons use the 14 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 12 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Penrith | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 12th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Penrith. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 98% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Penrith. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 14th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Penrith. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 41 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Penrith. Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 86 parents who had raised a concern 13th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Penrith. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 90% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 14th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Penrith. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Penrith figures pool parents at the Penrith schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
73 pupils in this year group.
51% — 7 points below the Westmorland and Furness average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 51% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 1% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 62% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 62% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 66% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Westmorland and Furness. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 49 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 49 |
| Of those, offered a place | 49 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 73 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 5.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 8.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 11th highest of 26 state primary schools in Penrith. Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 9.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 11 state primary schools in Penrith. Higher than 66% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.5% | 13.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Brunswick School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Lakes School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hunter Hall School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Yanwath Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clifton Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stainton CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Beaconside CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beaconside CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 March 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Beaconside CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Beaconside CofE Primary School?
89% of the 103 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Beaconside CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Beaconside CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 49 families put Beaconside CofE Primary School as their first choice for 49 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 49 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112423.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.