Yewdale School
69%
Capacity
288
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Yewdale School
Yewdale School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 288 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Yewdale School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cate Floyd (Executive Head), it falls under Cumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12999th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 95th out of 111 in Cumberland.
Yewdale School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 30 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 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 Yewdale School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Football, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, Yewdale 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Yewdale Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 7SD |
| Headteacher | Cate Floyd (Executive Head) |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 288 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.3% |
| School Capacity | 288 / 420 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (35%)
12999th of 13,686
Nationally
1942nd of 2,065
In North West
95th of 111
In Cumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
35%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Yewdale Road, Carlisle
Cumberland, CA2 7SD
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