Crosby Ravensworth CofE School, Penrith
Crosby Ravensworth CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Penrith. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 20 schools in Penrith with published results, and 6,202nd of 13,912 across England. It was 53% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Westmorland and Furness (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Crosby Ravensworth CofE School in detail
Results
In 2024, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Crosby Ravensworth CofE School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in Westmorland and Furness and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Crosby Ravensworth CofE School
For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Crosby Ravensworth CofE School as their first choice and 13 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Crosby Ravensworth CofE School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Crosby Ravensworth CofE School are Shap Endowed CofE Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 40% reading, 40% maths); Asby Endowed School (3.8 miles, Good); Orton CofE School (4.3 miles, Good, 57% reading, 57% maths); and Morland Area CofE Primary School (4.7 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths).
Shap Endowed CofE Primary SchoolAsby Endowed SchoolOrton CofE SchoolMorland Area CofE Primary School
What parents say
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Crosby Ravensworth CofE School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (94%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 5 pupils (11.9%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Crosby Ravensworth CofE School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 4 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Crosby Ravensworth CofE School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Lawrence's Church (outside), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Westmorland and Furness (11).
Suspensions and exclusions
Crosby Ravensworth CofE School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from January 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This small, family-like school creates a warm and welcoming environment where every child forms close bonds with staff and peers. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed for mixed-age classes, and the school excels at enriching learning through exciting visitors, trips to local landmarks, and outdoor activities like rock climbing and ghyll scrambling. Pupils develop strong character values and contribute meaningfully to their community while progressing well academically.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are happy, polite and respectful with strong appreciation of school values (community, courage, compassion)
- Broad and balanced curriculum well-ordered towards ambitious goals, with good support for pupils with SEND
- Strong focus on fostering a love of reading from early years, with well-chosen texts and buddy systems
- Excellent personal development provision including sports, music, safety education and community contribution
- Calm, orderly learning environment with excellent attendance rates and high staff morale
Areas for Improvement
- Some strategies for checking pupils' learning are not fully embedded, leading to unidentified gaps and misconceptions in subject knowledge
- Staff knowledge and skills in supporting pupils' accuracy and fluency in reading and writing need strengthening
- Some pupils' mistakes in reading and written work are sometimes overlooked or not consistently remedied
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear procedures and a positive culture prioritising pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Rock climbing, swimming, skating, ghyll scrambling, sports activities, music activities, library visits, community events (tree planting, community lunches, carol singing), village hall art showcases
Crosby Ravensworth CofE School is a warm and caring primary school where pupils are happy and achieve well across a range of subjects. The school maintains high expectations and provides exciting enrichment experiences that broaden pupils' horizons.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
17 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
16.0
Avg class size
17.0
Infant (KS1)
15.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Crosby Ravensworth CofE School
Term dates
Crosby Ravensworth CofE School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Westmorland and Furness's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Crosby Ravensworth CofE School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Crosby Ravensworth CofE School is in Westmorland and Furness; for families living there:
- Westmorland and Furness's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy 2027 to 2028 (Reception to Year 11)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Westmorland and Furness is 3 (the median across 161 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Crosby Ravensworth CofE School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
53%
Available places
26 pupils
49 places
23 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Penrith
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Penrith
Across Westmorland and Furness council
Places available
2,590
Applications
1,692
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across Westmorland and Furness council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
11.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
42
Total Pupils
23
Boys
19
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
6.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,123
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£12,240
Per pupil
£334k
Total funding
£2k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.1%
Overall absence
0.0%
Persistent absence
18
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Crosby Ravensworth CofE School
What are SATs results like at Crosby Ravensworth CofE School?
Of the pupils at Crosby Ravensworth CofE School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Crosby Ravensworth CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Crosby Ravensworth CofE School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Crosby Ravensworth CofE School?
No fixed boundary. When Crosby Ravensworth CofE School is oversubscribed, Westmorland and Furness allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Crosby Ravensworth CofE School?
Crosby Ravensworth CofE School was not full in 2025: it ran at 53% of its 49 places.
How big are the classes at Crosby Ravensworth CofE School?
Classes at Crosby Ravensworth CofE School average 16 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Crosby Ravensworth CofE School?
Crosby Ravensworth CofE School has around 42 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Crosby Ravensworth CofE School?
3.1% of sessions were missed at Crosby Ravensworth CofE School in 2024/25. 0% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Crosby Ravensworth CofE School?
Apply through Westmorland and Furness's coordinated admissions process, naming Crosby Ravensworth CofE School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Crosby Ravensworth CofE School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Westmorland and Furness is 3 (the median across 161 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Crosby Ravensworth CofE School?
Crosby Ravensworth CofE School is at Crosby Ravensworth, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3JJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)