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Schools · Bowscar
Schools in the parish of Penrith
7 schools in the parish of Penrith, plus 1 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Penrith, which includes Bowscar. There are no separate figures for Bowscar. What each figure covers
In the area
7
Nearby (5 km)
1
Pupils in area
3,476
Phases
3
PrimaryOtherSecondaryCentre of Bowscar
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconside CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Jun 2024 · Read report | 445 | CA11 8EN |
| Brunswick School | Community school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Mar 2023 · Read report | 140 | CA11 7LX |
| North Lakes School | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Oct 2023 · Read report | 161 | CA11 8NU |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Jun 2022 · Read report | 104 | CA11 9EL |
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Hall School | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 80 | CA11 8UA |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Jan 2023 · Read report | 1026 | CA11 7EG |
| Ullswater Community College | Foundation school | Good Graded inspection, Apr 2023 · Read report | 1520 | CA11 8NG |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumpton School Primary | Community school | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionEarly years: Needs attentionSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Needs attentionPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Feb 2026 · Read report | 102 | 3.3 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).