Brunswick School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Brunswick Road Penrith Cumbria CA11 7LX |
| Reference Number | 112117 |
Brunswick School continues to provide a good educational experience for its pupils, fostering a warm and positive environment where students feel valued and secure. The school has implemented high expectations for student behavior and achievement, which has contributed to a strong sense of community among pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Parents express their satisfaction with the nurturing atmosphere that supports both academic and personal development, highlighting the school's commitment to inclusiveness and student well-being.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 150 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 59.33%
Girls: 40.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 13 | 34 |
| 2 | 21 | 19 | 40 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70% |
| White, Other | 18% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 16 Jan 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive on positive and nurturing relationships with staff.
- High aspirations and inclusive vision drive school leadership.
- Swift and effective actions taken to support pupils' achievement.
- Well-designed curriculum in the early years that prioritizes communication and language skills.
- Strong emphasis on phonics and mathematics with effective teaching.
- Pupils behave well and respond positively to high expectations.
- Effective safeguarding measures with a strong culture of safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum areas lack finalization in subject leadership, leading to unclear key knowledge for teachers.
- Activities in some subjects do not promote necessary depth of knowledge for all pupils.
- Attendance issues among a small number of pupils affecting their learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
Drovers Lane, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9EL |
0.19 miles |
|
Beaconside CofE Primary School
Hutton Hill, Beaconside C of E Primary School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EN |
0.5 miles |
|
North Lakes School
Huntley Avenue, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8NU |
0.65 miles |
|
Hunter Hall School
Frenchfield, Penrith, CA11 8UA |
1.36 miles |
|
Yanwath Primary School
Yanwath, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2LA |
1.78 miles |
|
Stainton CofE Primary School
Stainton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0ET |
2.37 miles |
|
Clifton Primary School
Clifton, Clifton Primary School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2EG |
2.65 miles |
|
Langwathby CofE Primary School
Salkeld Road, Langwathby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1ND |
4.03 miles |
|
Plumpton School
Plumpton, Plumpton School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9PA |
4.35 miles |
|
Greystoke Primary School
Icold Road, Greystoke, Greystoke School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0TP |
4.57 miles |
|
Lowther Endowed School
Hackthorpe, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HT |
4.59 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7EG |
0.45 miles |
|
Ullswater Community College
Wetheriggs Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8NG |
0.48 miles |