Beaconside CofE Primary School, Penrith
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2016 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
14.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Not Applicable
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 68% to 62%. Maths has remained stable at around 66%. Writing has declined from 77% to 62%.
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
27.6
KS2
19
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
445 pupils
511 capacity
66 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Penrith
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Penrith
Admissions Demand - Westmorland and Furness
Places available
2,627
Applications
1,698
Got 1st preference
97.9%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Westmorland and Furness (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.67156%
Overall absence
8.86076%
Persistent absence
395
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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