Allonby Primary School
Moss Lane, Allonby, Maryport, CA15 6QGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Allonby Primary School is a primary school in Maryport for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2024, report published 28 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
Pupils thoroughly enjoy being part of this close-knit and nurturing school community. They benefit from the positive relationships that they have with other pupils and with staff, who care deeply for them. Pupils who are new to the school said that they felt welcome straight away and that they formed friendships remarkably quickly. The school is ambitious for pupils' achievements, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils typically rise to these high expectations. They were eager to share their knowledge with inspectors and said that they enjoy learning new things each day. Most pupils achieve well across a range of subjects. Pupils are polite and respectful. They have mature attitudes about the many differences that exist between themselves and others. Pupils know that everybody is unique and important. The school provides a variety of enrichment experiences. Pupils have many opportunities to learn outdoors, such as when visiting the nearby beach or travelling to places further afield. This helps to enhance their learning across the curriculum. Pupils relish activities, such as cookery, sports and gardening clubs. Older pupils have recently started a local programme to ignite their creativity skills and to develop their understanding of social enterprise.
What the school should improve
- From time to time, staff do not identify and address pupils' errors quickly enough. As a result, some pupils make mistakes that go unchecked over time. The school should ensure that teachers identify and address these inaccuracies and misconceptions quickly, to help pupils to achieve as well as they should.
- The school has not made sure that all staff deliver the phonics programme following the agreed approaches. At times, this hinders some pupils' progress in becoming fluent and accurate readers. The school should support staff to deliver phonics consistently well.
Pupil numbers and mix
27 pupils on roll, with places for 56
Schools near Allonby Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holme St Cuthbert School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oughterside Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Crosscanonby St John's CofE School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 18% met the expected standard |
| St Matthew's CofE School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Richmond Hill School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Fasham
- Phone
- 01900881324
- Address
- Moss Lane, Allonby, Maryport, CA15 6QG
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112100
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.