Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery
Raughton Head, Carlisle, CA5 7DDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery is a primary school in Carlisle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 19th of 40 primary schools in Carlisle. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2019, report published 10 September 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
Pupils thrive and feel happy at this delightful school. Relationships between adults and pupils are remarkably strong and caring. Pupils are proud of their inclusive and harmonious school. The environment is welcoming to all, and staff nurture pupils' individual talents well. The school is highly ambitious for all pupils to succeed, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are curious and keen learners. They have a strong appetite to improve their knowledge. Pupils achieve exceptionally well. They are thoroughly prepared for the next stage of their learning. Pupils' behaviour is excellent. In the early years, children settle quickly into school routines. Older pupils serve as excellent role models. They enjoy working and playing alongside younger pupils. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils quickly learn to be respectful, confident and articulate when expressing their thoughts and views. Pupils benefit from impressive and wide-ranging experiences that enrich their personal development. They take great pride in their responsibilities, for example as school councillors and helping younger pupils during the day. A rich variety of visits and after- school activities enhance pupils' learning across the curriculum. For example, pupils compared their well-developed understanding of equality and diversity to areas of the world where this is less positive.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
74 pupils on roll, with places for 42
Schools near Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivegill CofE School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Stoneraise School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 90% met the expected standard |
| Rosley CofE School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Wreay Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Dickinson
- Phone
- 01697476291
- Address
- Raughton Head, Carlisle, CA5 7DD
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112257
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.