Norman Street Primary School
Carlisle, CA1 2BQ · Cumberland · primary school
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39th 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 — 4.1/10 against 3,260 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Norman Street Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join choirs, instrumental lessons, poetry and performance, and Eco-Reds. Sports include football, netball, panathlon, wheelchair basketball, karate, dodgeball, cross country, and hockey. They attend the Carlisle Music and Drama Festival and visit Hadrian’s Wall, Carlisle Castle, Beamish, Dynamic Earth, and Old Trafford. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 322 pupils against a stated capacity of 350. 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 bridge the gap between the 59.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Norman Street Primary School
Overview
Norman Street Primary School continues to be a good school, fostering a positive learning community where pupils are proud to belong. Staff know children and their families well, successfully removing barriers to attendance and ensuring pupils feel safe and supported. The school has made effective decisions to improve education quality following recent staffing changes.
Strengths
- Staff deliver a "well-thought-out and ambitious curriculum" with careful consideration of knowledge and skills for each year group.
- Reading is a priority, with staff demonstrating a "clear understanding of how pupils learn to read" and a "love of reading" permeating the school.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, with "effective processes" to swiftly identify additional needs.
- The new approach to behaviour management focuses on "celebrating the positive behaviour" pupils demonstrate, creating a calm environment.
- Pupils benefit from a diverse range of extra-curricular activities and opportunities to contribute to the local community.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, staff should be supported to deliver the revised curriculum consistently well, as some do not yet select the most appropriate activities for deep learning.
- The school should ensure staff are well equipped to check that pupils’ prior knowledge is secure before introducing new learning, as current assessment strategies in a few subjects are still developing.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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