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Rockcliffe CofE School

Cumberland, CA6 4AAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1456 of 13,686 nationally

About Rockcliffe CofE School

Rockcliffe CofE School is a Church of England primary in Cumberland that is comfortably full but not bursting at the seams. With 134 pupils against a capacity of 145, it operates at just over 92% occupancy, leaving a small buffer for in-year admissions. The school serves a relatively affluent local catchment: just 8.1% of pupils qualify for free school meals, well below the national primary average of around 23%. That said, the school is clearly popular with local families. For the 2025/26 reception intake, it received 31 applications for 21 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.48, and all 19 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This suggests that while demand is strong, families who put Rockcliffe as their top choice have a very high chance of getting in. The school also offers nursery provision, which may help with early familiarity and transition into reception.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressRockcliffe, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA6 4AA
HeadteacherMarie Jamieson
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils134
Free School Meals (FSM)8.1%
School Capacity134 / 145 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2023
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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, 20 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryArt StudiosForest SchoolSensory RoomGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryFootballCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubChessScience Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: rockcliffe.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Rockcliffe 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.