The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 6 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 3 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 14
- Capacity
- 25%
- FSM
- 38.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Matthew Dixon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Roadhead, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6PF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bewcastle School's Ofsted rating?
Bewcastle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bewcastle School?
Bewcastle School currently has 14 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bewcastle School take?
Bewcastle School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bewcastle School?
Bewcastle School is in Carlisle, CA6 6PF, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bewcastle School have a sixth form?
No, Bewcastle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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