Kirkby Thore School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Kirkby Thore School
Address: Kirkby Thore
Town/City: Penrith
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA10 1UU
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 017683 61497
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Changing Lives Learning Trust
Sponsor: Changing Lives Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Robinson
Capacity: 70
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 33 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 47% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.1%

Location and administration

URN: 150507
DfE Number: 943/2001
UKPRN: 10094326
UPRN: 10070538787
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale (E14001580)
Electoral Ward: Eden and Lyvennet Vale (E05014225)

Easting & Northing: 363603E, 526046N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 37' 43.91" N 2° 33' 54.54" W
Plus Code: 9C6VJCHM+GW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Keith Coppen - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2027.
  • Mr Keith Coppen - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2027.
  • Ms Rosanne Gittins - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 October 2027.
  • Mr David Marchant - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Ms Kristy Pattimore - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Mr David Rafe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Mrs Jennifer Robinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Jacky York - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 April 2027.