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Kirkoswald CofE School

Ages 3–1150 pupilsChurch of England
Penrith, CA10 1EN
Westmorland and Furness

Kirkoswald CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Penrith, within the Westmorland and Furness local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 50 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Penrith can view Kirkoswald CofE School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Penrith (CA10 1EN), Kirkoswald CofE School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence6.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher15.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals8.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in PenrithSee the full area report for CA10 1EN