Nenthead Primary School is a community school serving families in Alston and the wider Westmorland and Furness area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 15 pupils on roll with space for 28, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 11 June 2024, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.