Beaconside CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Beaconside CofE Primary School
Address: Hutton Hill, Beaconside C of E Primary School
Town/City: Penrith
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA11 8EN
Telephone Number: 01768 840868
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Nick Page
Capacity: 511
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 445 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.5%

Location and administration

URN: 112423
DfE Number: 943/5221
UKPRN: 10074268
UPRN: 100110791406
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Penrith and Solway (E14001424)
Electoral Ward: Penrith North (E05014242)
Diocese: CE07(Diocese of Carlisle)

Easting & Northing: 352147E, 530525N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 40' 5.36" N 2° 44' 35.95" W
Plus Code: 9C6VM794+7M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Brunswick School (0.8km)
  2. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith (0.8km)
  3. Ullswater Community College (1.0km)
  4. Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith (1.3km)
  5. North Lakes School (1.4km)
  6. Hunter Hall School (1.6km)
  7. Yanwath Primary School (3.3km)
  8. Clifton Primary School (4.2km)
  9. Stainton CofE Primary School (4.6km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Polly Cudby - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Marchant - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mrs Judith Markey - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Judith Markey - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mrs Penny Mulholland - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Mr Gary Newman - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Nick Page - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Matthew Ratcliffe - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Rececca Russell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Rev David Sargent - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2016 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Sue Thomson - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 March 2029.
  • Mr Richard Waller - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.