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Kirkoswald CofE School

Kirkoswald, Penrith, CA10 1EN

Voluntary controlled school for ages 3–11 in Penrith. Mixed intake, Church of England.

Kirkoswald CofE School is a small Church of England voluntary controlled primary school near Penrith in Westmorland and Furness, for boys and girls aged 3 to 11, with nursery classes. Ofsted rated it Good at its last full inspection (2011), a notably older grade; 67% of Key Stage 2 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

The school says it is in the Eden Valley and has strong village links, including with the parish church, Methodist chapel, village hall, community shop, and local football and cricket teams. It describes itself as an Outdoor Learning School, using playing fields, woods, an outdoor classroom and the River Eden.

Ages 3–11 · Primary
50 pupils · On roll
Voluntary controlled school · Mixed
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