Schools in Carlisle
Cumbria · Westmorland and Furness · 56 schools
Total Schools
56
45 primary · 5 secondary
Total Pupils
14,402
86% capacity used
Ofsted Rated
15
1 outstanding · 14 good
Capacity
16,737
2,335 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
14
41
Outstanding: 1
Good: 14
Not inspected: 41
Best Schools in Carlisle
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Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
72.6%
KS2 Maths
69.9%
All Schools (56)
James Rennie School
CA3 0BUAges 3-19217 pupils
Special
Academy special converter
Outstanding
Bewcastle School
CA6 6PFAges 3-1119 pupils
Primary
Community school
Good
Caldew Lea School
CA2 7BEAges 3-11273 pupils
Primary
Academy sponsor led
Good
Cumwhinton School
CA4 8DUAges 4-11198 pupils
Primary
Community school
Good
Great Orton Primary School
CA5 6NAAges 4-1135 pupils
Primary
Community school
Good
Inglewood Infant School
CA1 3LXAges 2-7267 pupils
Primary
Community school
Good
Kirkbampton CofE School
CA5 6HXAges 3-1194 pupils
Primary
Voluntary controlled school
Church of England
Good
Newlaithes Infant School
CA2 6DXAges 3-7196 pupils
Primary
Community school
Good
Rockcliffe CofE School
CA6 4AAAges 3-11115 pupils
Primary
Voluntary controlled school
Church of England
Good
Scotby CofE Primary School
CA4 8ATAges 5-11215 pupils
Primary
Foundation school
Church of England
Good