St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
About St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School in Carlisle sits in a tricky spot: its headline academic metrics are well above the Cumberland local authority average, yet its most recent Ofsted inspection judged it Inadequate overall. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 75% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Cumberland primary average of 54%. That’s a significant gap, and it places the school in the top 25% nationally for that metric. But the Ofsted picture is more complicated. The inspection in October 2024 found quality of education, early years provision, and leadership and management all Inadequate, while behaviour, attitudes and personal development were rated Good. It’s a school that clearly gets solid academic outcomes for many children, but the inspectorate has serious concerns about how that’s being delivered and led.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Oct 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
After-school care
15:15-17:30
Source: smmcatholicprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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