The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 428
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Andrew Cairns (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Beaver Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmYewdale School
Primary · 745m away
Newtown Primary School
Primary · 809m away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Morton School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Richard Rose Morton Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Newlaithes Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Caldew Lea School
Primary · 1.6km away
Newlaithes Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Belle Vue Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Belle Vue Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Belle Vue Primary School?
Belle Vue Primary School currently has 428 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Belle Vue Primary School take?
Belle Vue Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Belle Vue Primary School?
Belle Vue Primary School is in Carlisle, CA2 7PT, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Belle Vue Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Belle Vue Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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