St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
88%
Capacity
184
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 184 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Hutchinson, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12028th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 82nd out of 111 in Cumberland.
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 16 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Victoria Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA1 2UE |
| Headteacher | Sarah Hutchinson |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 184 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.1% |
| School Capacity | 184 / 210 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12028th of 13,686
Nationally
1774th of 2,065
In North West
82nd of 111
In Cumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
22
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Victoria Road, Carlisle
Cumberland, CA1 2UE
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