Great Corby School and Nursery
96%
Capacity
101
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Great Corby School and Nursery
Great Corby School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 101 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Great Corby School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kirsty Fox, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3890th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 111 in Cumberland.
Great Corby School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 12 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
Great Corby School and Nursery has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Great Corby School and Nursery include Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Rounders, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Drama, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, Great Corby School and Nursery 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Great Corby, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA4 8NE |
| Headteacher | Kirsty Fox |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 101 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.3% |
| School Capacity | 101 / 105 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3890th of 13,686
Nationally
560th of 2,065
In North West
17th of 111
In Cumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
0%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
22
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Great Corby, Carlisle
Cumberland, CA4 8NE
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