University of Cumbria, Carlisle
University of Cumbria is a school for pupils in Carlisle.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
University of Cumbria in detail
University of Cumbria in its own words
In its own words: "Are you unsure of the exact entry requirements you'll need for one of our courses? Find out how you can achieve the required UCAS Tariff points from A-Levels, BTEC Level 3 Nationals, T Levels and the wide range of other qualifications we accept. Every interview is different depending on the course you have applied for."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Station Entrance, about 610 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Market Hall (stand m), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 442 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from University of Cumbria
New exhibition showcases Cumbria’s arts students
2 Oct 2026
Graduations 2026: Boost for Carlisle businesses through university celebrations
2 Oct 2026
Graduation
1 Oct 2026
University of Cumbria appoints Dr Rebecca Weston as Professor of Practice to strengthen ambitions
1 Oct 2026
Experienced nursing leader joins University of Cumbria's Faculty of Health
18 Sep 2026
Celebrating one year of Barrow’s first university campus
15 Sep 2026
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 65
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 65 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 11 serious and 52 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cumberland is 5 (the median across 179 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Across Cumberland council
Places available
3,164
Applications
2,751
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All secondary applications across Cumberland council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
Questions parents ask about University of Cumbria
What is the catchment area for University of Cumbria?
No fixed boundary. When University of Cumbria is oversubscribed, Cumberland allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to University of Cumbria?
Apply through Cumberland's coordinated admissions process, naming University of Cumbria on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near University of Cumbria?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 65 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 11 serious and 52 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cumberland is 5 (the median across 179 schools, same distance and years).
Where is University of Cumbria?
University of Cumbria is at Paternoster Row, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)