Wreay Church of England Primary School
58%
Capacity
81
Pupils
5.3x
Demand
About Wreay Church of England Primary School
Wreay Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 81 pupils on roll, operating at 58% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wreay Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stella Astell, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9552nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 59th out of 111 in Cumberland.
Wreay Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 4 places, making it 5.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wreay Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Netball, Rounders, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Eco Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, Wreay Church of England Primary School 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Wreay, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA4 0RL |
| Headteacher | Stella Astell |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 81 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.3% |
| School Capacity | 81 / 140 (58% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9552nd of 13,686
Nationally
1390th of 2,065
In North West
59th of 111
In Cumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
21
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (10% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wreay, Carlisle
Cumberland, CA4 0RL
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