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Irthington Village School

Cumberland, CA6 4NJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#417 of 13,686 nationally

About Irthington Village School

Irthington Village School is a small state primary in Cumberland with a current roll of 59 pupils against a capacity of 85, meaning there is plenty of physical space for growth. The school serves a notably less deprived intake than the national average, with just 3.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 13 applications for 7 places, with all 7 first-preference families offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.86. This suggests a local reputation that outweighs the school’s modest size. The school is mixed, non-religious, and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. Headteacher Lynn Harrison leads a team that has maintained a Good Ofsted rating since at least 2012, with the most recent ungraded inspection in 2022 confirming the school remains Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressIrthington, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA6 4NJ
HeadteacherLynn Harrison
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils59
Free School Meals (FSM)3.4%
School Capacity59 / 85 (69% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolGymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

Cross CountryTennisSwimmingNetballCricketFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubFilm ClubScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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