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North Lakes School

Huntley Avenue, Penrith, CA11 8NU
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North Lakes School
Penrith, CA11 8NU
178 Pupils
228 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
32.00% FSM %
104 Boys
74 Girls
About North Lakes School

North Lakes School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 7–11 based in Westmorland and Furness, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 178 pupils on roll. School capacity: 228. Current headteacher: Nicole Spibey.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Westmorland and Furness or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Westmorland and Furness
Region North West
Administrative District Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary Constituency Penrith and Solway
Ward Penrith South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077135
URN 112118
Data Last Updated 01-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Elizabeth Appleby Chair of Governors 23/10/2025 22/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicole Spibey Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/09/2023 — N/A
Ms Jo Adamson-Parker Governor 15/10/2023 15/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Alex Airey Governor 23/10/2025 22/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Elizabeth Appleby Governor 01/05/2023 01/05/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Amanda Ellis Governor 20/05/2025 19/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emma Fallowfield Governor 01/05/2020 01/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Lindzi Greenwood Governor 01/10/2022 01/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lauren Riggs Governor 09/01/2025 08/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Molly Turnbull Governor 10/07/2024 10/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Ullswater Community College
0.39 km • Penrith
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
0.52 km • Penrith
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Brunswick School
1.05 km • Penrith
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
1.36 km • PENRITH
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Beaconside CofE Primary School
1.37 km • Penrith
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Hunter Hall School
1.89 km • Penrith
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Frequently Asked Questions
North Lakes School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness.
North Lakes School has 178 pupils, with a capacity of 228.
North Lakes School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at North Lakes School is Headteacher Nicole Spibey.
North Lakes School is at Huntley Avenue, Penrith, CA11 8NU, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority, North West.
Sixth form at North Lakes School: Does not have a sixth form.
North Lakes School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Headteacher Nicole Spibey
Huntley Avenue, Penrith, CA11 8NU
01768899876
www.northlakes.cumbria.sch.uk/
Location
CA11 8NU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112118
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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