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Oughterside Primary School

Cumberland, CA7 2PYPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 4 places
Ranking
#9,135
of 13,686 nationally

About Oughterside Primary School

Oughterside Primary School is a small state primary in Cumberland, with 60 pupils on roll against a capacity of 84, meaning it is operating at just over 70% of its maximum. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 40%, which is notably high compared with the national average for primary schools in England, typically around 23-24%. This context matters because the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage, yet it remains in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions round, Oughterside received 10 applications for just 4 available places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.5 to 1. All four first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is popular locally, it is not yet heavily oversubscribed beyond its immediate catchment. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 2 to 11, with nursery provision available.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAspatria, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 2PY
HeadteacherSarah Kirkbride
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils60
Free School Meals (FSM)40.0%
School Capacity60 / 84 (71% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
LibraryICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisGymnasticsSwimmingDanceNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Oughterside 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.