The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp 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)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 105
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Gareth Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Cummersdale, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6BD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewlaithes Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Newlaithes Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Morton School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Richard Rose Morton Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Primary · 1.9km away
Upperby Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Gillford Centre
Pupil referral unit · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cummersdale School's Ofsted rating?
Cummersdale School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cummersdale School?
Cummersdale School currently has 105 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cummersdale School take?
Cummersdale School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cummersdale School?
Cummersdale School is in Carlisle, CA2 6BD, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cummersdale School have a sixth form?
No, Cummersdale School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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