Kirkoswald CofE School Catchment Area
Kirkoswald CofE School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 50 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
50
Pupils
90
Capacity
56%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
Kirkoswald CofE School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Kirkoswald CofE School?
The catchment area for Kirkoswald CofE School is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Kirkoswald CofE School is managed by Westmorland and Furness and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →Kirkoswald CofE School: 90 places, 56% filled: places available
Kirkoswald CofE School has a published admission number of 90 places. 50 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 56%. At 56% full, the school currently has headroom below its 90 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Penrith.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Westmorland and Furness publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Westmorland and Furness school admissions →
Kirkoswald CofE School: School Information
- Full address
- Kirkoswald, Penrith, CA10 1EN
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112253
Other Primary Schools in Penrith
If Kirkoswald CofE School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Penrith are the next closest alternatives.
Greystoke Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA11 0TP
Brunswick School Catchment Area
Community school · CA11 7LX
North Lakes School Catchment Area
Community school · CA11 8NU
Penruddock Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CA11 0QU
Skelton School Catchment Area
Community school · CA11 9SE
Clifton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA10 2EG
Other Church of England Schools in Westmorland and Furness
Kirkoswald CofE School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Westmorland and Furness. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
High Hesket CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Carlisle
Langwathby CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Penrith
Levens CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Kendal
Old Hutton CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Kendal
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Kirkoswald CofE School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Kirkoswald CofE School
What is the catchment area for Kirkoswald CofE School? ▾
The catchment area for Kirkoswald CofE School is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Kirkoswald CofE School oversubscribed? ▾
Kirkoswald CofE School has a capacity of 90 places and currently has 50 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.
What is the admissions policy for Kirkoswald CofE School? ▾
Kirkoswald CofE School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Kirkoswald CofE School cover? ▾
Kirkoswald CofE School is a primary school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Kirkoswald CofE School? ▾
Kirkoswald CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.