The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
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
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 101
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 6.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Trust
- GREAT CORBY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Kirsty Fox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Great Corby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8NE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Great Corby School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Great Corby School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Corby School and Nursery?
Great Corby School and Nursery currently has 101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Corby School and Nursery take?
Great Corby School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Corby School and Nursery?
Great Corby School and Nursery is in Carlisle, CA4 8NE, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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