Belle Vue Primary School
Carlisle, CA2 7PT · Cumberland · primary school
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33rd of 119 primary schools in Cumberland we can score, 145 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.8/10 against 3,495 of them, against 4.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 62% | 3.86 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Belle Vue Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.8 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Cooking, Shakespeare for Schools, Computing, Art, Lego, Science, Forest Schools, and Champions of Antarctica 2041. Sports cover football, tag-rugby, cricket, gymnastics, dance, wheelchair basketball, hockey, and bowling. The choir performs, and trips include an outward bounds centre and climbing a local fell. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 426 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children participating in the Forest Schools trips?
What Ofsted said about Belle Vue Primary School
Overview
Belle Vue Primary School is described as a “popular and friendly” institution where pupils “delight in attending.” The report highlights a “strong sense of community” and an “ambitious, high-quality curriculum” that effectively prepares children for their next educational stage. Staff maintain high expectations for academic success and personal development, fostering confident learners who are respectful and engaged.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “enhanced with rich experiences,” including clubs and trips that “ignite pupils’ interests” and broaden aspirations.
- Early years provision is effective, with staff using “purposeful interactions” to extend vocabulary and ensure children are ready for Year 1.
- Reading is a priority; consistent phonics training ensures most pupils, including those with SEND, become “fluent readers” by the end of key stage 1.
- There is a “highly inclusive culture,” with staff well-trained to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Governors “fulfil their duties effectively,” providing support and challenge while considering staff work–life balance.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school must ensure it “consistently check[s] whether pupils have understood and remembered key learning” to identify and address misconceptions quickly.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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