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Plumbland CofE School

Cumberland, CA7 2DQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
#5,316
of 13,686 nationally

About Plumbland CofE School

Plumbland CofE School is a small Church of England primary in the Cumberland local authority, serving just 53 pupils from ages 4 to 11. It sits within a competitive local landscape where the top-performing peers include Jericho Primary School, Irthington Village School, and Shankhill CofE Primary School. Among the 144 same-type schools in the authority, Plumbland ranks 25th overall, placing it comfortably in the top 20% of Cumberland primaries. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 8 first-preference applications for 8 places and 9 total applications, giving a modest oversubscription ratio of 1.13. This suggests a steady local reputation, though not the intense competition seen at the very top of the rankings. Headteacher Claire McKie leads a school that operates at near-full capacity, with 56 places available and 53 filled, and 11.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, slightly below the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Lane, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 2DQ
HeadteacherClaire McKie
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils53
Free School Meals (FSM)11.3%
School Capacity53 / 56 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (7 Jun 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallICT SuiteDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballNetballCricketSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaScience ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Plumbland 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.