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Scotby CofE Primary School

Cumberland, CA4 8ATPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#4,096
of 13,686 nationally

About Scotby CofE Primary School

Scotby CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Cumberland that is currently running slightly above its official capacity, with 230 pupils on roll against a capacity of 226. This modest oversubscription reflects genuine local demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 59 applications for 27 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.19, and all 24 first-preference applicants were offered a place. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national average, with just 7% of pupils eligible for free school meals compared with a typical primary figure of around 23% nationally. This relatively low FSM percentage, combined with the school’s popularity among first-preference families, suggests a catchment that is both stable and aspirational. The school is mixed-gender and serves ages 5 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision, and is led by headteacher Jacqueline Watson.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPark Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA4 8AT
HeadteacherJacqueline Watson
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils230
Free School Meals (FSM)7.0%
School Capacity230 / 226 (102% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Mar 2022
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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, 18 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryTennisSwimmingNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubArt ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

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

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Scotby CofE 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.