Great Corby School and Nursery
Great Corby, Carlisle, CA4 8NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Great Corby School and Nursery is a primary school in Carlisle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 3rd of 40 primary schools in Carlisle. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 March 2014, report published 8 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2024
Pupils thrive at this vibrant school. They are polite and respectful. Pupils value the highly positive relationships that they have with staff and with each other. They are happy. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), respond well to the high aspirations that the school has for their achievement and conduct. Children in the early years settle in quickly, as a result of the warm welcome that they receive from staff. Pupils make a valuable contribution to the life of the school. For example, as school councillors, they have improved the activities that are available for pupils during social times. As mental-health champions, pupils learn the importance of caring for others. They become responsible young people. The school provides pupils with an impressive range of opportunities to build their self- confidence. They develop their talents and interests through many sports, music and arts clubs. Pupils enjoy representing the school at local competitions and when they sing in the local community. Pupils enjoy travelling to places of interest and to major cities. These trips help them to broaden their understanding of the subjects that they study. During residential visits, pupils develop their resilience when they take part in outdoor and adventurous activities.
What the school should improve
- On occasions, staff are not quick enough to identify and rectify the gaps and misconceptions in some pupils' knowledge. This means that these pupils move on to new learning before they are ready. The school should ensure that pupils successfully embed the knowledge that they need, so that they achieve as well as they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
99 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Great Corby School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Bridge Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Cumwhinton School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Scotby CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Hayton CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| Pennine Way Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GREAT CORBY SCHOOL
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kirsty Fox
- Phone
- 01228560399
- Address
- Great Corby, Carlisle, CA4 8NE
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 137860
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.