Warwick Bridge Primary School
Carlisle, CA4 8RE · Cumberland · primary school
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64th 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 the 4,298 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Warwick Bridge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rotakids, Guitars, Keyboard/piano, Woodwind and Brass, Gardening Club, Art Club, Indoor Games Club, and Computer Club. Sports include Gymnastics, Running, Football, Dance, and Multi Sports, while arts and music feature a Performance choir and Makaton Choir. Trips have included Talkin Tarn and Bewcastle School, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 pupils against a stated capacity of 160. 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 curriculum support pupils who are not yet reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the after-school
What Ofsted said about Warwick Bridge Primary School
Overview
Warwick Bridge Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils are happy, behave well, and achieve well from their starting points. Staff are ambitious for all pupils, providing rich experiences beyond the classroom and ensuring high attendance rates.
Strengths
- Pupils access a rich curriculum that builds progressively, with staff delivering subject knowledge consistently.
- The school prioritises reading, embedding a new phonics programme that helps pupils become confident, fluent readers.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with quick identification of needs and strong support from external agencies.
- Governors provide effective challenge and support to ensure leaders’ actions maintain high standards.
- Pupils develop independence and courtesy, engaging positively in roles such as ‘buddies’ and school councillors.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment processes are not as effective as they could be in identifying what pupils know, meaning some gaps in knowledge are not swiftly addressed. The school should ensure these processes enable staff to consistently identify learning progress.
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 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 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
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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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