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Great Orton Primary School

Cumberland, CA5 6NAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 3 places
Ranking
#12,442
of 13,686 nationally

About Great Orton Primary School

Great Orton Primary School sits within the Cumberland local authority, a small rural primary that ranks 86th out of 111 similar schools in the area, placing it in the bottom half of the LA table. The top-performing peers nearby include Jericho Primary School, Irthington Village School, and Shankhill CofE Primary School, all of which score notably higher on the same ranking metric. With just 33 pupils on roll against a capacity of 70, the school is significantly undersubscribed in terms of space, yet it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 admissions, receiving 15 applications for only 3 available places, with 3 first-preference offers made. This suggests a tight local catchment rather than broad regional demand. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Headteacher Matthew Walker leads a team that has overseen a clear improvement trajectory, as reflected in the most recent Ofsted inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGreat Orton, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA5 6NA
HeadteacherMatthew Walker
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils33
Free School Meals (FSM)42.4%
School Capacity33 / 70 (47% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsICT SuiteGymnasiumSports HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

DanceFootballCricketSwimmingCross CountryRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubChoirCodingDramaChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

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

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