Clifton Primary School, Penrith

In its own words: "Clifton Primary School is a very special place where each and every child is valued for who they are and an important part of our school family. Clifton's children are our future and as such must be nurtured, cared for and educated to the highest standards through exceptional care for their wellbeing, an ambitious curriculum and dedicated staff."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £3.00 per session.

In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Clifton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Westmorland and Furness and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 100% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Clifton Primary School as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Clifton Primary School are Yanwath Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Lowther Endowed School (2 miles, Good, 70% reading, 60% maths); North Lakes School (2 miles, Good, 72% reading, 56% maths); and Beaconside CofE Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 62% reading, 66% maths).

Clifton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

9.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 10 pupils (13.2%) received SEN support and 5 (6.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Clifton Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Station Entrance, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Methodist Church (outside), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Westmorland and Furness (11).

Clifton Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.