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Thursby Primary School

Cumberland, CA5 6PNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#8,353
of 13,686 nationally

About Thursby Primary School

Thursby Primary School is a small state primary in Cumberland, operating well below its capacity of 140 pupils with just 107 children on roll. That spare capacity is notable given the school is oversubscribed for Reception places: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 19 applications for 12 places, with all 12 first-preference applicants offered a spot. The oversubscription ratio of 1.58 suggests solid local demand, but the school isn't stretched to its limits. Its free school meal rate of 19.4% sits above the national average for primary schools, indicating a catchment with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school is mixed, non-religious, and serves ages 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. Headteacher Carl Barnes leads a team that has kept the school stable through its most recent Ofsted inspection, which confirmed it remains Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThursby, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA5 6PN
HeadteacherCarl Barnes
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils107
Free School Meals (FSM)19.4%
School Capacity107 / 140 (76% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Dec 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibrarySensory RoomICT SuitePlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

SwimmingCricketGymnasticsNetballTennisAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChoirDramaGardeningScience ClubBook 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

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:20-17:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thursby Primary School

Thursby 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.