VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Beaconside CofE Primary School
Goodgraded 27/06/2024Ages 3–11461 pupilsChurch of England
Beaconside CofE Primary 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 461 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/06/2024, Beaconside CofE Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Penrith can view Beaconside CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence11.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher17.9England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals13.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language14.2%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-32%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Penrith
All schools in Penrith →Ullswater Community CollegeGood · 0.6 miBrunswick SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Catherine's Catholic Primary School, PenrithGood · 0.5 miNorth Lakes SchoolGood · 0.8 miQueen Elizabeth Grammar School PenrithGood · 0.8 miHunter Hall School1.0 mi
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