Stoneraise School
Carlisle, CA5 7AT · Cumberland · primary school
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15th 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 — 9.7/10 against 3,869 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stoneraise School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.7 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 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 new inspection framework affect daily teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Stoneraise School
Overview
Stoneraise School is described as a place where pupils feel safe, behave excellently, and achieve well, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics. The report highlights a nurturing environment with strong leadership that effectively supports vulnerable pupils and maintains high attendance rates. While most aspects of the school meet or exceed expected standards, there are inconsistencies in curriculum depth and teaching quality in some subjects.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are rated at a "Strong standard," with pupils displaying "excellent" behaviour and high attendance rates above the national average.
- Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders providing "precise support" for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Early years provision is rated at a "Strong standard," where children "thrive personally and academically" in a nurturing environment.
- Pupils achieve consistently above averages in national tests, particularly in core subjects, and are "well prepared for their secondary schools."
- Personal development is robust, featuring a "pupil parliament" that teaches democracy and fundamental British values.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers design activities that consistently help pupils "develop their depth of understanding effectively" in all curriculum subjects.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum and teaching lead to "consistently strong standards across different subjects and year groups," addressing areas where understanding does not develop as deeply.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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