Skelton School Catchment Area
Skelton School is a community primary school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 89 pupils, and a capacity of 94 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
89
Pupils
94
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Skelton School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Skelton 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 →Skelton School — School Information
- Full address
- Skelton, Penrith, CA11 9SE
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 7.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112121
Other Primary Schools in Penrith
If Skelton 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
Clifton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA10 2EG
Milburn School Catchment Area
Community school · CA10 1TN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Skelton School
Is Skelton School oversubscribed? ▾
Skelton School is operating close to its capacity of 94 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Skelton School? ▾
Admission to Skelton 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 Skelton School cover? ▾
Skelton 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 Skelton School? ▾
Skelton School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.