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Castle Carrock School

Cumberland, CA8 9LUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 3 places
Ranking
#6,961
of 13,686 nationally

About Castle Carrock School

Castle Carrock School is a small state primary in Cumberland with just 45 pupils on roll against a capacity of 120, so it is operating well below its physical size. That spare space is not a sign of low demand, though: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 7 applications for only 3 available places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.33. All three first-preference families were offered a spot, but the numbers suggest competition is real for those few reception places. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 14.6%, which is worth noting in a local context where the Cumberland primary average for KS2 attainment is 54% reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The school is non-religious and co-educational, with a nursery provision attached, and headteacher Sarah Lee leads a team that has clearly turned things around since the previous inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCastle Carrock, Castle Carrock School, Brampton, Cumberland, CA8 9LU
HeadteacherSarah Lee
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils45
Free School Meals (FSM)14.6%
School Capacity45 / 120 (38% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteDining HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsSwimmingCross CountryDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: castlecarrock.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Castle Carrock School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.