The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 33
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 42.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Matthew Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Great Orton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6NA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Great Orton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Orton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Orton Primary School?
Great Orton Primary School currently has 33 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Orton Primary School take?
Great Orton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Orton Primary School?
Great Orton Primary School is in Carlisle, CA5 6NA, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Orton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Orton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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