North Lakes School Catchment Area
North Lakes School is a community primary school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 178 pupils, and a capacity of 228 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
7-11
Age range
178
Pupils
228
Capacity
78%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
North Lakes School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for North Lakes School?
The catchment area for North Lakes 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 siblings. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for North Lakes School is set by Westmorland and Furness and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →North Lakes School: 228 places, 78% filled: places available
North Lakes School has a published admission number of 228 places. 178 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 228 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. 32% of pupils at North Lakes School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Westmorland and Furness.
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 →
North Lakes School: School Information
- Full address
- Huntley Avenue, Penrith, CA11 8NU
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7-11 years
- Free school meals
- 32% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112118
Other Primary Schools in Penrith
If North Lakes 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
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
Milburn School Catchment Area
Community school · CA10 1TN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to North Lakes 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: North Lakes School
What is the catchment area for North Lakes School? ▾
The catchment area for North Lakes 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 siblings. 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 North Lakes School oversubscribed? ▾
North Lakes School has a capacity of 228 places and currently has 178 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.
What is the admissions policy for North Lakes School? ▾
Admission to North Lakes School is managed by Westmorland and Furness. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does North Lakes School cover? ▾
North Lakes School is a primary school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for North Lakes School? ▾
North Lakes School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.