Petteril Bank School, Carlisle
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Petteril Bank School excels at creating a caring, nurturing environment where every pupil is supported to thrive. The school has successfully transformed attendance and behaviour through rigorous, consistent approaches and is building stronger foundations in reading through effective phonics teaching. Teachers show genuine care for pupil wellbeing and provide tailored support to help disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs access their learning successfully.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional improvement in pupil attendance - now above national average after significant turnaround
- Consistently high behaviour standards with pupils showing excellent self-discipline and respect for one another
- Outstanding pastoral care and wellbeing support, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those facing difficult circumstances
- Effective early years provision with strong focus on vocabulary and communication skills
- Well-designed curriculum with detailed teacher guidance supporting subject knowledge development
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment strategies need strengthening to help pupils address misconceptions and close knowledge gaps more quickly
- Persistent gaps in pupils' writing and spelling skills limiting their ability to express themselves clearly
- Some staff missing opportunities in early years to extend children's thinking and check understanding
- Residual knowledge gaps across curriculum subjects still being identified and addressed
- Limited depth in pupils' knowledge of British values and diverse backgrounds in modern Britain
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
eco-councillors, school leadership roles, wider talents and interests exploration
Petteril Bank School has undergone a remarkable turnaround, with leaders creating a positive culture where pupils thrive. The school demonstrates strong attendance, excellent behaviour, and caring support for all pupils, though some knowledge gaps in writing and spelling remain.
At a Glance
50.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 29% to 55%. Maths has remained stable at around 55%. Writing has improved from 52% to 64%.
Class Sizes
20.0
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
19.7
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
147 pupils
210 capacity
63 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Carlisle
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Carlisle
Admissions Demand - Cumberland
Places available
3,571
Applications
2,437
Got 1st preference
98.5%
Got preferred school
99.7%
Primary admissions across Cumberland (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.46679%
Overall absence
5.26316%
Persistent absence
114
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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