Shankhill CofE Primary School
Hethersgill, Carlisle, CA6 6JAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shankhill CofE Primary School is a primary school in Carlisle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 2nd of 40 primary schools in Carlisle. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 February 2015, report published 2 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
Pupils flourish at this welcoming and ambitious school. All pupils are very well known by staff. This helps staff to meet pupils' needs exceptionally well. Pupils follow a very well- thought-out curriculum, which helps them to achieve highly. They are also expertly guided to develop as well-rounded citizens. Pupils leave the school remarkably well prepared for the next stage of their development. From the start of the early years, children swiftly learn the values, rules and routines expected at Shankhill. This helps children and older pupils to learn how to behave consistently well and how to treat others with respect. Pupils have the highest regard for their friends and for the adults who work with them. The school is at the centre of its community. Pupils enjoy trips into the local area, which help to help enhance their learning. Pupils understand that not all communities are similar to their own. Through the curriculum and other experiences, such as trips and visitors to school, pupils learn about life in modern Britain and beyond. They talked knowledgeably about the lives of people whose culture and traditions are very different to their own. One pupil summed up the views of many, when she said, 'We are all human beings and we all like different things.'
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
44 pupils on roll, with places for 64
Schools near Shankhill CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Ends Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Bewcastle School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Walton & Lees Hill CofE School | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Longtown Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Irthington Village School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% 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 Lynnsey Batey
- Phone
- 01228577264
- Address
- Hethersgill, Carlisle, CA6 6JA
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112259
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.