The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Anna Carroll
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Mary Street, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5UG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Longtown Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Longtown Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longtown Primary School?
Longtown Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longtown Primary School take?
Longtown Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Longtown Primary School?
Longtown Primary School is in Carlisle, CA6 5UG, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longtown Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Longtown Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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