Irthington Village School
69%
Capacity
59
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Irthington Village School
Irthington Village School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 59 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Irthington Village School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lynn Harrison, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 417th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 111 in Cumberland.
Irthington Village School is a popular choice with families — it received 13 applications for 7 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
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 Irthington Village School include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Swimming, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Film Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, Irthington Village School 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 | Irthington, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA6 4NJ |
| Headteacher | Lynn Harrison |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 59 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.4% |
| School Capacity | 59 / 85 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)
417th of 13,686
Nationally
66th of 2,065
In North West
2nd of 111
In Cumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
88%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
13
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Irthington, Carlisle
Cumberland, CA6 4NJ
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