Longtown Primary School
Carlisle, CA6 5UG · Cumberland · primary school
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30th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.5/10 against 2,673 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Longtown Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 3.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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
With 7 places currently spare, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in reading?
What Ofsted said about Longtown Primary School
Overview
Evidence from this ungraded inspection suggests the school’s work has “improved significantly” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The report describes a “happy and vibrant school” where pupils are “keen learners” who achieve very well and are “thoroughly prepared for the next stage of their learning.”
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an “ambitious curriculum” that precisely sets out knowledge and vocabulary, delivered by teachers with “deep subject knowledge.”
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) early, ensuring they “participate in all aspects of school life and achieve well.”
- Relationships are “very strong and nurturing,” creating a “welcoming” environment where pupils are “respectful, confident and articulate.”
- The school fosters a “culture of ambition and continuous improvement,” with staff who are “extremely proud to work at the school.”
- Pupils enjoy “impressive and wide-ranging experiences” that enrich their personal development, including leadership roles and community support.
Areas to improve
- The report notes that high pupil achievement is “not fully reflected in the 2024 published outcomes,” where attainment in reading, writing and mathematics was below the national average, though quick actions have since been successful.
Safeguarding
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 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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