Newtown Primary School
Carlisle, CA2 7LW · Cumberland · primary school
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82nd 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 — 4.3/10 against 522 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newtown Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs for orienteering, archery, golf, trampolining and cricket. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 131 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Newtown Primary School
Overview
Newtown Primary School provides a high-quality education within an “extremely calm and purposeful environment.” Pupils demonstrate “excellent” behaviour and “highly positive attitudes to their learning,” contributing to a strong culture where they actively support one another. The school has significantly improved since its previous inspection, with a curriculum that reflects high expectations for both academic knowledge and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils learn in a supportive setting where they “identify and manage their emotions independently” and maintain strong relationships with staff.
- The curriculum is rich and broad, preparing pupils for life beyond school through diverse experiences such as visits to “fells, lakes, cities, theatres, museums and galleries.”
- Personal development is described as “exceptional,” with pupils taking on leadership roles and engaging in projects that promote equality and “fundamental British values.”
- Staff deliver phonics “consistently well” and provide sharp support for pupils with gaps in knowledge or those learning English, ensuring they “quickly develop confidence in reading.”
- Attendance has improved significantly, with the school taking “prompt action to remove” barriers to attendance.
Areas to improve
- Learning activities are “not as sharply focused as they could be” on securing important knowledge, which hinders some pupils from developing the necessary depth of understanding.
- The school must ensure curriculum implementation “consistently enables pupils to develop a secure body of knowledge across all subjects.”
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 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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