St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Victoria Road, Botcherby, Carlisle, CA1 2UEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle is a primary school in Carlisle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 10th of 40 primary schools in Carlisle. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2017, report published 13 December 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 March 2023
Pupils feel happy and safe in this nurturing school. They appreciate the care, guidance and support that staff give to them. Pupils said that they enjoy coming to school. They value the many extra opportunities that staff provide which widen their horizons. For example, pupils experience a broad range of clubs, trips and visitors to school which enrich the curriculum. Pupils enjoy taking on leadership responsibilities, for example as members of the school council. The school council has been instrumental in the design of the new school motto. Pupils also pride themselves in taking part in eco-events. Older pupils act as role models and mentors to younger pupils. Overall, pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Staff have high aspirations for pupils' conduct. Pupils behave very well. They are polite and kind to each other. Pupils treat each other with respect and appreciate the diversity of their school community. Leaders deal with any bullying effectively. Typically, pupils said that their school is a kind place where people look after each other. Pupils focus during lessons and engage well in learning activities. Pupils enjoy putting into practice what they have learned. Overall, pupils achieve well. They respond well to their teachers' high expectations of their learning and achievement. Pupils, including children in the early years, are well prepared for the next steps in their learning.
What the school should improve
- In one or two subjects, teachers do not design learning activities that enable pupils to develop a sufficiently deep and rich body of subject-specific knowledge. This prevents some pupils from achieving all that they could. Leaders should ensure that teachers know how to design learning activities that systematically deepen pupils' knowledge and understanding of more complex topics and concepts.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
188 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Street Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Brook Street Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 43% met the expected standard |
| Inglewood Junior School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 46% met the expected standard |
| Inglewood Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Pennine Way Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Charlie Long
- Phone
- 01228818201
- Address
- Victoria Road, Botcherby, Carlisle, CA1 2UE
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 148700
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.