# Kirkby Thore School — Penrith, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Jen Robinson

## Contact

- **Address:** Kirkby Thore School, Kirkby Thore, Penrith, Cumbria
- **Phone:** 017683 61497
- **Website:** https://www.kirkbythore.education
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/penrith/kirkby-thore-school-23386

## About

Kirkby Thore School is a traditional primary school placed in the heart of our community with a small and friendly feel. We are inspired to 'Aim High' by the landscape around us. Our school values of being 'safe, respectful and ready to learn' help us achieve our very best.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Inadequate — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Inadequate — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Inadequate — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Requires Improvement — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Inadequate — Mar 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **3/5** — Some positives, some room for improvement: My daughter is in year 4 at Kirkby Thore School and while she enjoys her time there, I do have some concerns about the consistency of teaching quality. The facilities are lovely and the staff are generally friendly, but there are times when the school feels a bit disorganized. I hope to see some improvements in the coming years. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent education and values!: My daughter is thriving at Kirkby Thore School. The staff are so supportive and the school's 'safe, respectful and ready to learn' values really resonate with me. I'm so grateful for the after-school clubs and activities, especially the art classes! The school's focus on community and kindness is just wonderful. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A lovely and vibrant school!: My son is loving his time at Kirkby Thore School. The teachers are all so friendly and the facilities are fantastic. The school's commitment to 'Aim High' really shines through in everything they do. We're so proud to be a part of this community! *(Jun 2021)*
- **5/5** — A great foundation for life: My children attended Kirkby Thore School from nursery to year 6 and I couldn't be happier with the education and care they received. The school's approach to learning is engaging and inclusive, and the values they instill in children are truly valuable. We miss the school's community events and festivals but are so grateful for the memories! *(Feb 2020)*

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