Grasslot Infant School

About Grasslot Infant School

Grasslot Infant School, a state primary in Cumberland for children aged 2 to 7, was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024. This marks a change from its previous inspection in 2009, when it was judged Outstanding. The current report gives the school Good marks across every category inspected, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The early years provision, which is a key focus given the school’s nursery intake, also received a Good rating. With just 81 pupils on a capacity of 130, the school is significantly undersubscribed, though it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 21 applications for 12 places. The school’s most informative exam metric is the local authority’s average Key Stage 2 score of 54, though as an infant school, Grasslot’s pupils do not sit KS2 SATs, meaning its academic story is told primarily through its Ofsted record.

Because Grasslot Infant School covers only the early years and Key Stage 1, there are no published Progress 8 or KS2 SATs results for the school itself. For context, the Cumberland local authority average KS2 score across all primary schools is 54, and only 5 out of 144 schools in the area hold an Outstanding rating. Grasslot’s Good rating places it in the solid majority of local schools. The previous Outstanding grade from 2009 is now historic, and the 2024 inspection provides the current benchmark. Parents looking for a direct academic comparison with other infant schools in the area will find limited data, but the school’s consistent Good rating across all Ofsted domains suggests a reliable standard of early education and care.

The school offers a range of facilities including a library, music rooms, playing fields, a sensory room, and a dining hall. Sports provision includes swimming, cricket, netball, dance, athletics, cross country, and football, while clubs extend to eco club, drama, science club, film club, and coding. For children with additional needs, the school provides support specifically for speech, language and communication. With nursery provision on site, it suits families looking for a single setting from age 2 through to Year 2. The school is mixed and non-religious, with no boarding or sixth form. Given its small size and the fact it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, early application is advisable for families who want a local infant school with a strong Ofsted record and a broad extracurricular offer.

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