Warwick Bridge Primary School, Carlisle

In its own words: "We will all promote a love of learning in a happy, safe and stimulating environment in order to inspire all to achieve. Warwick Ways Children at Warwick Bridge School are taught about the Warwick Ways from their first days at school."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, multi-sports, dance, choir, recorder, gardening and art.

In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Warwick Bridge Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Cumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 79% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Warwick Bridge Primary School as their first choice and 47 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Warwick Bridge Primary School are Great Corby School and Nursery (1.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 93% maths); Hayton CofE Primary School (2.2 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 88% maths); Crosby-on-Eden CofE School (2.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); and Scotby CofE Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Warwick Bridge Primary School.

65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Warwick Bridge Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (83%).

12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Warwick Bridge Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Station Entrance, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (outside), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, public order offences and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22).

Warwick Bridge Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.