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Cumwhinton School

Cumberland, CA4 8DUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
42%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#12,291
of 13,686 nationally

About Cumwhinton School

Cumwhinton School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, located in the Cumberland local authority. With 193 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, it is not quite full, but demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 79 applications for 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.63. Of those, 32 were first-preference applications, and 29 first-preference offers were made, indicating that most families who put it top got in. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 5.2%, well below the national average of around 23% and notably low for the area. This suggests a relatively advantaged intake, which is worth bearing in mind when looking at the school's academic results. The headteacher is Ian Murphy, and the school has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA4 8DU
HeadteacherIan Murphy
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils193
Free School Meals (FSM)5.2%
School Capacity193 / 210 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumForest SchoolICT SuiteSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingCross CountryDanceAthleticsGymnasticsCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessFilm ClubCodingBook ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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