Wreay Church of England Primary School
Carlisle, CA4 0RL · Cumberland · primary school
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49th 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 4,107 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wreay Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Ethos Team, learn swimming, and visit Stocks Wood Outdoor Centre, Castlerigg Stone Circle, and Blencathra Field Centre. Years 3 and 4 attend an overnight camp, while Years 5 and 6 go on a residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 75 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 to bridge the gap between the current 54.0% attainment and the national median of 64%? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Wreay Church of England Primary School
Overview
Wreay Church of England Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a ‘welcoming, friendly place’ where pupils are ‘proud of their school’ and ‘happy’. Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that ensures pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ‘achieve well’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced so pupils ‘build new knowledge firmly upon what they already know’.
- Reading is ‘at the heart of the curriculum’, with phonics taught effectively and books ‘carefully matched’ to pupils’ skills.
- Pupils with SEND are ‘identified quickly’ and receive ‘careful adaptations’ to access the curriculum successfully.
- Pupils ‘behave sensibly’ and the school is a ‘calm and orderly place’ with high expectations for achievement.
- Leaders ensure staff workload and well-being are considered, and the trust works closely to ensure the school is ‘effective’.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘small number of subjects’, the understanding of the curriculum’s impact is ‘at an early stage’, limiting the ability to ensure pupils are prepared for the next stage of education. The school should ensure a ‘clear overview of the impact of the curriculum’ for all subjects from early years to Year 6.
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) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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