Wreay Church of England Primary School, Carlisle

In its own words: "Open evening: 20th October 2026 - contact our school office to book a tour of our wonderful school. If you're looking for a new school for your child, a Reception place for September 2027 or a Nursery place for when your child turns 3, come and visit us!"

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include art and forest school.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:50am and after-school care, from £4.00 per session.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Wreay Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Cumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 55% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Wreay Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 24 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 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 Wreay Church of England Primary School are Stoneraise School (2.1 miles, Good, 90% reading, 95% maths); Cumwhinton School (2.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 60% maths); Petteril Bank School (3 miles, 55% reading, 55% maths); and Upperby Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 71% maths).

Wreay Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Wreay Church of England Primary School is one of 13 schools run by The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 49% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

14.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 13 pupils (17.3%) received SEN support and 9 (12%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Wreay Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Wreay Church of England Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Mary's Church (opposite), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22).

Wreay Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.