Cumwhinton School
92%
Capacity
193
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Cumwhinton School
Cumwhinton School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 193 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Cumwhinton School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ian Murphy, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12291st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 85th out of 111 in Cumberland.
Cumwhinton School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 30 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
Cumwhinton School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cumwhinton School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Dance, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Coding, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, Cumwhinton 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | School Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA4 8DU |
| Headteacher | Ian Murphy |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 193 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.2% |
| School Capacity | 193 / 210 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (42%)
12291st of 13,686
Nationally
1820th of 2,065
In North West
85th of 111
In Cumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
42%
Expected Standard
8%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
79
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cumwhinton School
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Contact Information
School Road, Carlisle
Cumberland, CA4 8DU
Journey to School
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