Warwick Bridge Primary School
Warwick Bridge, Carlisle, CA4 8REOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Warwick Bridge Primary School is a primary school in Carlisle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 28th of 40 primary schools in Carlisle. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 April 2015, report published 6 May 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 March 2025
Pupils are happy at this welcoming, inclusive school. Staff support pupils well to ensure that they feel safe. Pupils appreciate the opportunities to explore their feelings in the school's 'calm club'. Children in the early years are settled and secure. They have built positive relationships with nurturing staff, who provide them with help and reassurance. Pupils arrive in the morning enthusiastic for the day ahead. They behave well and work hard in lessons. At playtimes and lunchtimes, pupils confidently access the range of play provisions on offer. These include skipping, football, basketball, tennis and climbing equipment. There is also a quiet area where pupils enjoy reading and engaging in role play. Staff are ambitious for all pupils. Pupils typically achieve well from their starting points across a broad range of subjects. The school provides pupils with rich experiences beyond the classroom. They develop their talents and interests through learning to play instruments and engaging in an impressive range of clubs. These include gardening, computing, art, gymnastics and many sports. Pupils are proud to represent the school at external events and to be in the school's choirs, including a Makaton choir.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school's assessment processes are not as effective as they could be in identifying what pupils know and in informing future teaching. This means some gaps in pupils' knowledge are not swiftly and consistently addressed to help pupils move on to their next steps. The school should ensure that its assessment processes enable staff to consistently identify how well pupils are learning and use this information effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
182 pupils on roll, with places for 160
Schools near Warwick Bridge Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Corby School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Hayton CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| Crosby-on-Eden CofE School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Scotby CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Cumwhinton School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Ashton
- Phone
- 01228560390
- Address
- Warwick Bridge, Carlisle, CA4 8RE
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112404
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.