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Upperby Primary School

Cumberland, CA2 4JTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
#11,842
of 13,686 nationally

About Upperby Primary School

Upperby Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary school in Cumberland, serving children aged 3 to 11. With 349 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating below its maximum, leaving some room for growth. Its intake reflects a notably high level of disadvantage: 32.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%. Demand for places is strong, however. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 59 applications for its 36 Reception places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.64 applicants per place. All 36 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, suggesting that while competition exists, families who prioritise Upperby are likely to secure a place. The school does not have a religious character, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressUldale Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 4JT
HeadteacherPaula Burns
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils349
Free School Meals (FSM)32.5%
School Capacity349 / 420 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 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, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibrarySensory RoomGymnasiumArt StudiosForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

CricketDanceAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirArt ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Upperby 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.