Shankhill CofE Primary School
CARLISLE, CA6 6JA · Cumberland · primary school
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6th 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 — 9.1/10 against 4,240 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shankhill CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join an Arts & Crafts club, play football, cricket, gymnastics, athletics, and rounders, and visit Westminster's Houses of Parliament. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 44 pupils against a stated capacity of 64. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Shankhill CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. Pupils ‘flourish’ in a ‘welcoming and ambitious’ environment where they are ‘very well known by staff’ and achieve highly through a ‘very well-thought-out curriculum’. The school is deeply embedded in its community, fostering respect and broadening pupils’ understanding of life beyond their local area.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad, ambitious and highly effective’, with staff ‘meticulous’ in meeting the needs of pupils in mixed-age classes.
- Reading is ‘at the forefront’ of ambitions, with staff ‘impressively well trained’ in teaching phonics, resulting in pupils becoming ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- Pupils’ behaviour is ‘exemplary’, characterised by ‘strong and trusting friendships’ and ‘consistent respect and kindness to others’.
- Staff ‘expertly adapt’ the curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to ‘successfully learn the same content as their peers’.
- Staff describe the school as a ‘big, happy family’, with a ‘well-designed curriculum’ that helps reduce workload pressures.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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