The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Bursnall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Edward Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorman Street Primary School
Primary · Very close
Eden Park Academy
Independent · 671m away
Richard Rose Central Academy
Secondary · 783m away
Progress Schools - Carlisle
Independent · 936m away
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Primary · 944m away
Trinity School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Primary · 1.2km away
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brook Street Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brook Street Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brook Street Primary School?
Brook Street Primary School currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brook Street Primary School take?
Brook Street Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brook Street Primary School?
Brook Street Primary School is in Carlisle, CA1 2JB, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brook Street Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brook Street Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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