St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

About St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

St Margaret Mary 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 230 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 238 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Hutchinson, it falls under Cumberland local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2763rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 111 in Cumberland.

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 25 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 83% recommending the school (42 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle include Library, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Athletics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, St Margaret Mary 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.

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