Thursby Primary School
Carlisle, CA5 6PN · Cumberland · primary school
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12th 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 — 8.4/10 against 4,023 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thursby Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 110 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in terms of day-to-day teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about Thursby Primary School
Overview
Thursby Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as “very proud” and feel “happy and safe.” Leaders maintain “high expectations for their learning,” resulting in pupils who are “keen learners” and achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school fosters a strong sense of community and citizenship through active participation in local events and democratic processes.
Strengths
- Pupils display excellent behaviour, being “friendly, courteous and polite,” with lessons rarely disrupted.
- Reading is given high priority, with “meticulous checks” ensuring staff quickly identify and support pupils falling behind in phonics.
- The curriculum is “exciting and ambitious,” helping pupils become “resilient, independent learners” well prepared for the next phase of education.
- Staff effectively support pupils with SEND, ensuring they “achieve just as well as their peers” and participate fully in school life.
- Governors are “well informed” and actively consider staff workload and well-being in decision-making.
Areas to improve
- In a “very few subjects,” the curriculum is at an earlier stage of development, meaning pupils’ learning is “not quite as deep” as in other areas; leaders should ensure implementation matches the school’s best practice.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and understanding that safeguarding is “everyone’s responsibility.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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