The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 18.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Richard Clark (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Langrigg Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DX
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Newlaithes Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Newlaithes Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newlaithes Junior School?
Newlaithes Junior School currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newlaithes Junior School take?
Newlaithes Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newlaithes Junior School?
Newlaithes Junior School is in Carlisle, CA2 6DX, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newlaithes Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Newlaithes Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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