Pennington CofE School, Ulverston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Pennington CofE School creates a happy, supportive environment where children thrive both academically and personally. The school places a strong emphasis on reading and provides excellent support for children with additional needs. Beyond academics, pupils benefit from a rich programme of enrichment activities and develop into responsible, well-rounded citizens who actively contribute to their community.
Key Strengths
- Teachers are well-trained with secure subject knowledge and deliver the curriculum very effectively
- Strong focus on reading with a well-structured phonics programme helping pupils become fluent readers
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who progress well and thrive alongside their peers
- Broad, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils
- Well-behaved pupils who are kind to one another and engaged in their learning
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, key knowledge that pupils should learn is not clearly defined, making it harder for teachers to check progress
- Need to identify essential learning more clearly in these subjects so teachers can better assess what pupils know and remember
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with appropriate oversight and an open, positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Orienteering, chess, gardening club, residential trips, fundraising events, challenge action group, community events (printfest, remembrance)
Pennington CofE School is a welcoming primary school where pupils flourish and rise to high expectations. The school has maintained good standards since its last inspection in 2020.
At a Glance
9.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
50 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 94%. Maths has remained stable at around 87%. Writing has declined from 81% to 71%.
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
211 pupils
210 capacity
1 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Ulverston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ulverston
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(106)
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SEN Provision
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.82583%
Overall absence
5.91398%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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