Irthington Village School
Carlisle, CA6 4NJ · Cumberland · primary school
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23rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 1,727 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 5.6/10 nationally. 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Irthington Village School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 66 pupils against a stated capacity of 85. 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 school support pupils to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to address the gap between the school’s performance and the national median for higher standards? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while improving outcomes for the majority of pupils?
What Ofsted said about Irthington Village School
Overview
Irthington Village School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and safe environment where pupils feel valued. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, achieve well within a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as happy, polite, and friendly, with staff forging positive relationships and dealing effectively with bullying.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with leaders carefully planning essential knowledge so pupils "know more and remember more over time."
- Reading is prioritised successfully, with a phonics curriculum introduced from Reception that helps pupils read with confidence.
- The school is deeply rooted in the local community, with pupils engaging in projects like distributing harvest hampers and planting wild flowers.
- Governors provide effective support and challenge, while staff feel valued and appreciate the consideration given to their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not provided sufficient training for subject leaders, meaning they lack the expertise to lead their subjects as effectively as they could across the school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify risks, alert to signs of harm, and quick to follow established reporting systems and secure external help when needed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 93% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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
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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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