Schools in Penrith
There are 29 schools in Penrith on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 26 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Westmorland and Furness local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Penrith (26)
- Beaconside CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA11 8EN
- Brunswick SchoolCommunity school · CA11 7LX
- Calthwaite CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA11 9QT
- Clifton Primary SchoolCommunity school · CA10 2EG
- Crosby Ravensworth CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA10 3JJ
- Culgaith CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA10 1QL
- Greystoke Primary SchoolCommunity school · CA11 0TP
- Kirkby Thore SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CA10 1UU
- Kirkoswald CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CA10 1EN
- Langwathby CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CA10 1ND
- Lazonby C of E Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CA10 1BL
- Lowther Endowed SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA10 2HT
- Milburn SchoolCommunity school · CA10 1TN
- Morland Area CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA10 3AT
- North Lakes SchoolCommunity school · CA11 8NU
- Orton CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA10 3RG
- Patterdale CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA11 0NL
- Penruddock Primary SchoolFoundation school · CA11 0QU
- Plumpton SchoolCommunity school · CA11 9PA
- Shap Endowed CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA10 3NL
- Skelton SchoolCommunity school · CA11 9SE
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, PenrithAcademy converter · CA11 9EL
- Stainton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA11 0ET
- Tebay Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CA10 3XB
- Temple Sowerby CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CA10 1RZ
- Yanwath Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CA10 2LA
Secondary schools in Penrith (2)
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School PenrithAcademy converter · CA11 7EG
- Ullswater Community CollegeFoundation school · CA11 8NG
Other phases in Penrith (1)
- Hunter Hall SchoolOther independent school · CA11 8UA
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Penrith?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 29 open schools with a Penrith address (as of 5 June 2026), including 26 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Penrith guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Penrith?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.