Skelton School
Community primary school in Penrith (Westmorland and Furness).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
I am delighted to introduce you to our welcoming, community-focused primary school, nestled in the heart of the village near Penrith in Cumbria. We take great pride in fostering a warm, family-like atmosphere where every pupil is known and valued. At Skelton School, we are driven by a shared vision to nurture confident, capable learners in a caring community .
We place great importance on the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our pupils, understanding that a holistic approach to education is essential for their success . Our dedicated team of staff work tirelessly to ensure that each child feels safe, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
We believe in the importance of stretching minds, bodies, and horizons , offering a well-rounded educational experience that goes beyond the classroom. Additionally, our breakfast club and after-school club provide a safe and enriching environment for pupils outside of regular school hours, further supporting their growth and development.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Dodgeball
- Music
- Discovery Education Espresso
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 112121
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Emma Pigg | Chair of Governors | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr Daniel Griffiths Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Daniel Griffiths | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr Athole McKillop | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Margaret Towers | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mark Stanton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Hayley Riggs | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Miss Sarah Addison | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Helen Newton | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Miss Erica Lockley | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2023 | |
| Mr Robert Provoncha Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Emma Pigg Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record