Castle Carrock School
38%
Capacity
45
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Castle Carrock School
Castle Carrock School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 45 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (38% of 120 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Castle Carrock School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Lee, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6961st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 111 in Cumberland.
Castle Carrock School is a popular choice with families — it received 7 applications for 3 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Castle Carrock School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Swimming, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, Castle Carrock School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Castle Carrock, Castle Carrock School, Brampton, Cumberland, CA8 9LU |
| Headteacher | Sarah Lee |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 45 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.6% |
| School Capacity | 45 / 120 (38% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6961st of 13,686
Nationally
1004th of 2,065
In North West
36th of 111
In Cumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
7
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
3 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Castle Carrock, Castle Carrock School, Brampton
Cumberland, CA8 9LU
Castle Carrock, Castle Carrock School, Brampton
Cumberland, CA8 9LU
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