Yewdale School
Carlisle, CA2 7SD · Cumberland · primary school
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21st 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 — 5.9/10 against 4,058 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| 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.
Yewdale School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.9 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 266 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the middle years? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Yewdale School
Overview
Yewdale School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "kind and caring" and settle in quickly. The report highlights that most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, "achieve well" due to high expectations and well-organised curricula in most subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and respectful," creating a "calm atmosphere" in lessons where rare disruptions are dealt with effectively.
- The school has developed an "ambitious suite of subject curriculums" where the order of learning is "well organised," allowing pupils to build understanding securely.
- Reading is prioritised, with books "well matched to the sounds that they learn," helping most pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils benefit from "outdoor and adventurous activities" and leadership roles that develop their "resilience and sense of responsibility."
- The school "accurately identifies the needs of pupils with SEND" and uses this information effectively so they learn well alongside peers.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not "finalised its thinking about the key knowledge that pupils should learn," leading to unaddressed misconceptions.
- Teachers in these areas are not always clear on how to address misconceptions, causing some pupils to move on to new learning before they are ready.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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