How many pupils does North Lakes School have?

North Lakes School has 178 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is North Lakes School's Ofsted rating?

North Lakes School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023).

How does North Lakes School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

39% of pupils at North Lakes School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is North Lakes School?

North Lakes School is located at Huntley Avenue, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA11 8NU.

North Lakes School

Huntley Avenue, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA11 8NU

Good

Inspected 10 October 2023

Good

Ofsted

39%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

178

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About North Lakes School

North Lakes School is a community school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 178 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Westmorland and Furness →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 178 / 228 (78%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 10 October 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

32.9%

Free school meals

19.3%

EAL

8.4%

SEN support

30.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

39%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

100

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.3%

Overall absence

14.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

20.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

7.62

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24

£50,818

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,622 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.3

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,863

Spend per pupil

£8,233

Income per pupil

42%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Huntley Avenue, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA11 8NU
Phone: 01768899876
Headteacher: Nicole Spibey
Website: http://www.northlakes.cumbria.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is North Lakes School?: North Lakes School is a community school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does North Lakes School have?: North Lakes School has 178 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is North Lakes School's Ofsted rating?: North Lakes School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023).
How does North Lakes School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 39% of pupils at North Lakes School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is North Lakes School?: North Lakes School is located at Huntley Avenue, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA11 8NU.

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