Kingmoor Junior School
Carlisle, CA3 0DU · Cumberland · primary school
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73rd 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 3,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.25 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingmoor Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Choir and Orchestra, participate in swimming, tennis, cross country, football, cricket, gymnastics, and Bikeability, and visit Forest Schools, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, Glasgow Science Centre, River Eden, The Military Museum, Tullie House Museum, Walby Farm Park, and go on a residential visit.
Getting in
The published school roll is 316 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are the separate Ofsted areas currently graded?
What Ofsted said about Kingmoor Junior School
Overview
Kingmoor Junior School provides a strong personal development programme that prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain, with safeguarding standards met. While attendance and behaviour are at the expected standard, the report identifies that achievement, curriculum delivery, and teaching require attention to ensure all pupils build secure knowledge.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a “carefully considered and well ‑ sequenced personal development programme” that helps pupils understand diversity, British values, and online safety.
- Pupils benefit from “extensive and well ‑ planned opportunities to develop their character,” including clubs, residential visits, and leadership roles like the tech team.
- The school fosters an “inclusive culture” where disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs access the same opportunities as their peers.
- Staff and pupils maintain “warm and respectful” relationships, with bullying being rare and concerns dealt with effectively.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently identify and address gaps in pupils’ prior knowledge, particularly in spelling and writing, so that all pupils learn to write fluently.
- Leaders should ensure teachers help pupils make secure connections with prior learning to develop “detailed and well ‑ connected knowledge over time.”
- Teaching needs to be more consistent across subjects to ensure younger pupils do not struggle with handwriting and spelling, which currently limits their ability to express ideas clearly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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