Wreay Church of England Primary School
Wreay, Carlisle, CA4 0RLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wreay Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Carlisle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 22nd of 40 primary schools in Carlisle. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 15 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 November 2023
Pupils are proud of their school. They know that it is an important part of the community. Pupils enjoy their regular assemblies in the village church. If they have worked hard or behaved well, they know that they might receive a certificate to take home. Pupils are happy in school. They enjoy spending time with their friends at breaktimes. They see their school as a welcoming, friendly place. There are high expectations for pupils' achievement. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils listen carefully in lessons. They know that if they find something difficult, they can ask their teachers for help. Pupils achieve well, including in the early years. Pupils understand the school's rules and typically follow them each day. For example, in the early years, children learn to share resources and to tidy up when it is time. Older pupils behave sensibly and show good manners when eating their lunches together. This helps to make the school a calm and orderly place. The school provides a range of activities for pupils' development beyond the academic curriculum. For example, pupils can participate in sports, art and craft clubs. They are especially proud of the school choir, which takes part in local festivals and competitions. Pupils contribute to their local community in a range of ways, for example, by supporting the local food bank. These experiences help pupils to consider the needs of others.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the school's understanding of the impact of the curriculum is at an early stage of development. This limits the school's ability to make sure that the curriculum in these subjects is preparing pupils for the next stage in their education effectively. The school should ensure that there is a clear overview of the impact of the curriculum for pupils from the early years to Year 6.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
75 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Wreay Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneraise School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 90% met the expected standard |
| Cumwhinton School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Petteril Bank School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Upperby Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Inglewood Infant School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Stella Astell
- Phone
- 01697473275
- Address
- Wreay, Carlisle, CA4 0RL
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 147397
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.