Patterdale CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school serving families in Penrith and the wider Westmorland and Furness area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 28 pupils on roll with space for 42, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 18 May 2022, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.