What did School Atlas judge Orton CofE School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Orton CofE School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Orton CofE School?

Orton CofE School has 47 pupils on roll.

What ages does Orton CofE School take?

Orton CofE School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Orton CofE School located?

Orton CofE School is located in Penrith, CA10 3RG, Westmorland and Furness.

How do I apply to Orton CofE School?

Orton CofE School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Orton CofE School have a religious character?

Yes — Orton CofE School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Orton CofE School?

Distance did not decide places at Orton CofE School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How are Reception places decided at Orton CofE School?

When Orton CofE School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Public Care (Looked After and Previously Looked After Children) — A 'looked after child' is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children living within the catchment area with a sibling attending the school — Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address including step, adopted and foster children; 3. Children living within the catchment area — Children living within the catchment area, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: In some categories, where there are more applicants than places available, age may act as a determining factor but unless specified it will be distance. The distance is measured from the centre of the pupil's home address to the main pedestrian entrance gate of the school. In the case of a farm this will be from the centre of the house to the main pedestrian gate of the school. The distance is determined by the shortest walking route by road. The Governors will use the Local Authority measuring system to ensure consistency of measurement. The closest addresses will have priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Orton CofE School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 97.9% of pupils at Orton CofE School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Orton CofE School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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Westmorland and Furness

How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places are decided at Orton CofE School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in Public Care (Looked After and Previously Looked After Children) — A 'looked after child' is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Children living within the catchment area with a sibling attending the school — Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address including step, adopted and foster children.
3Children living within the catchment area — Children living within the catchment area.
4Children living outside the catchment area with a sibling attending the school — Children living outside the catchment area having brothers and sisters attending our School at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address including step, adopted and foster children.
5Children who have attended Nursery on site — Children who have attended Nursery on our site, for at least one full term.
6Children living outside the catchment area — Children living outside the catchment area.

If two applications tie: In some categories, where there are more applicants than places available, age may act as a determining factor but unless specified it will be distance. The distance is measured from the centre of the pupil's home address to the main pedestrian entrance gate of the school. In the case of a farm this will be from the centre of the house to the main pedestrian gate of the school. The distance is determined by the shortest walking route by road. The Governors will use the Local Authority measuring system to ensure consistency of measurement. The closest addresses will have priority.

EHCPs naming the school are admitted as a statutory duty, irrespective of the criteria. Multiple births (twins, triplets, same-year siblings) are given priority within any particular category. Waiting list remains open until 31st December of the first term in the year to which it relates.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Orton CofE School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Orton CofE School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Orton CofE School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Orton CofE School?: Orton CofE School has 47 pupils on roll.
What ages does Orton CofE School take?: Orton CofE School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Orton CofE School located?: Orton CofE School is located in Penrith, CA10 3RG, Westmorland and Furness.
How do I apply to Orton CofE School?: Orton CofE School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Orton CofE School have a religious character?: Yes — Orton CofE School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Orton CofE School?: Distance did not decide places at Orton CofE School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Orton CofE School?: When Orton CofE School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Public Care (Looked After and Previously Looked After Children) — A 'looked after child' is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children living within the catchment area with a sibling attending the school — Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address including step, adopted and foster children; 3. Children living within the catchment area — Children living within the catchment area, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: In some categories, where there are more applicants than places available, age may act as a determining factor but unless specified it will be distance. The distance is measured from the centre of the pupil's home address to the main pedestrian entrance gate of the school. In the case of a farm this will be from the centre of the house to the main pedestrian gate of the school. The distance is determined by the shortest walking route by road. The Governors will use the Local Authority measuring system to ensure consistency of measurement. The closest addresses will have priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Orton CofE School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 97.9% of pupils at Orton CofE School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Distance did not decide places here

How places are decided at Orton CofE School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in Public Care (Looked After and Previously Looked After Children) — A 'looked after child' is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Children living within the catchment area with a sibling attending the school — Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address including step, adopted and foster children.
3Children living within the catchment area — Children living within the catchment area.
4Children living outside the catchment area with a sibling attending the school — Children living outside the catchment area having brothers and sisters attending our School at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address including step, adopted and foster children.
5Children who have attended Nursery on site — Children who have attended Nursery on our site, for at least one full term.
6Children living outside the catchment area — Children living outside the catchment area.

Orton CofE School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Orton CofE School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Orton CofE School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Orton CofE School?: Orton CofE School has 47 pupils on roll.
What ages does Orton CofE School take?: Orton CofE School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Orton CofE School located?: Orton CofE School is located in Penrith, CA10 3RG, Westmorland and Furness.
How do I apply to Orton CofE School?: Orton CofE School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Orton CofE School have a religious character?: Yes — Orton CofE School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Orton CofE School?: Distance did not decide places at Orton CofE School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Orton CofE School?: When Orton CofE School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Public Care (Looked After and Previously Looked After Children) — A 'looked after child' is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children living within the catchment area with a sibling attending the school — Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address including step, adopted and foster children; 3. Children living within the catchment area — Children living within the catchment area, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: In some categories, where there are more applicants than places available, age may act as a determining factor but unless specified it will be distance. The distance is measured from the centre of the pupil's home address to the main pedestrian entrance gate of the school. In the case of a farm this will be from the centre of the house to the main pedestrian gate of the school. The distance is determined by the shortest walking route by road. The Governors will use the Local Authority measuring system to ensure consistency of measurement. The closest addresses will have priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Orton CofE School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 97.9% of pupils at Orton CofE School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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