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Newlaithes Junior School

Cumberland, CA2 6DXPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#10,291
of 13,686 nationally

About Newlaithes Junior School

Parents at Newlaithes Junior School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, every single respondent said they would recommend the school to other parents. The feedback on specific areas is equally strong: all parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school and feels safe, with 74% strongly agreeing on safety. Behaviour is seen as a real strength, with 93% of parents agreeing or strongly agreeing that the school ensures pupils are well behaved. Communication with families also scores highly, with all parents feeling the school makes them aware of what their child will learn and 100% agreeing it has high expectations. The school is close to full, with 237 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, suggesting it is a popular choice for families in the Cumberland area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLangrigg Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 6DX
HeadteacherRichard Clark
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils237
Free School Meals (FSM)18.1%
School Capacity237 / 240 (99% full)

The full report on this school

What 31 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibrarySports HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolPlaying FieldsDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballFootballGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubBook ClubCodingFilm ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newlaithes Junior School

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