Langwathby CofE Primary School, Penrith

From the headteacher's welcome: "To promote kindness and friendship as ways of learning to value and serve one another. Our motto and aim at Langwathby C of E School is to 'Bring out the Best in One Another'. Our staff are committed to the provision of enjoyable, creative learning experiences that inspire excellence and develop confident learners."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, running, choir and French.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Langwathby CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Westmorland and Furness and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 59% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Langwathby CofE Primary School as their first choice and 47 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Langwathby CofE Primary School are Beaconside CofE Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 62% reading, 66% maths); Lazonby C of E Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 73% reading, 73% maths); Culgaith CofE School (3.8 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith (4 miles, 44% reading, 50% maths).

Langwathby CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

2.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 19 pupils (11.2%) received SEN support and 1 (0.6%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Langwathby CofE Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Station Entrance, about 780 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Green (on), 400 metres away.

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

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