Kirkby Thore School, based in Penrith, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Kirkby Thore School currently has around 37 pupils on roll, which is about 53% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.1% boys and 45.9% girls. Around 20.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.7%.
| Address: | Kirkby Thore, Penrith, CA10 1UU |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Westmorland and Furness |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola Edwards |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112181 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 70 |
| Number of Pupils: | 37 |
| Number of Boys: | 20 |
| Number of Girls: | 17 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
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| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.7% | 8.2% |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Thore School Kirkby Thore , CA10 1UU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Thore School Kirkby Thore , CA10 1UU | 1out of 4 | 7 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School Temple Sowerby , CA10 1RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Grove School Bolton , CA16 6AJ | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.