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Ireby CofE School

Cumberland, CA7 1DSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 4 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Ireby CofE School

Ireby CofE School is a small Church of England primary in Cumberland, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 confirmed it remains Good overall, with leadership and management now rated Outstanding. That places it in a strong position locally: of the 144 primary schools in the Cumberland authority, only five hold an Outstanding rating, so Ireby’s leadership grade puts it among a select group. The school’s early years provision is also Good, and the previous graded inspection in 2014 rated overall effectiveness Good as well, so the school has held a consistent standard over time. With just 36 pupils on roll against a capacity of 56, it is significantly undersubscribed, which is unusual for a Good-rated school and may reflect its rural location rather than any lack of quality. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment is 54, but Ireby’s own KS2 data is not provided here, so direct academic comparison is not possible. What is clear is that the school’s leadership has been singled out as a particular strength.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressIreby, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 1DS
HeadteacherMichael John
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils36
Free School Meals (FSM)9.1%
School Capacity36 / 56 (64% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Mar 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSensory RoomLibraryGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballGymnasticsCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaArt Club

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

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