Patterdale CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Patterdale Penrith Cumbria CA11 0NL |
| Phone | 01768482383 |
| Reference Number | 112326 |
Patterdale CofE Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its good rating since its last inspection in 2012. Pupils are happy, engaged, and feel safe, benefiting from a supportive and caring environment where they exceed expectations in their learning. The school offers a variety of outdoor learning opportunities and a broad curriculum that adapts well to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, achieve commendably. They develop strong reading skills early, enabling further success across subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 28 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.57%
Girls: 46.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 5.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.3% |
| White, Other | 7.1% |
| Unclassified | 3.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 15 Sep 2016 | Short inspection |
| 25 Apr 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are very happy and eager to learn.
- The school environment is safe and supportive.
- There is a strong emphasis on outdoor learning.
- Teachers foster a love of reading among students.
- Pupils show respect and courtesy towards each other.
- Pupils with SEND receive effective support and achieve well.
- Governors are actively involved in school activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders do not consistently check on the delivery of the curriculum across all subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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