The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 354
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Eleanor Dobson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Norman Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrook Street Primary School
Primary · Very close
Eden Park Academy
Independent · 555m away
Richard Rose Central Academy
Secondary · 608m away
Progress Schools - Carlisle
Independent · 917m away
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Primary · 994m away
Trinity School
Secondary · 1.0km away
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Primary · 1.2km away
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Norman Street Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Norman Street Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norman Street Primary School?
Norman Street Primary School currently has 354 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norman Street Primary School take?
Norman Street Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Norman Street Primary School?
Norman Street Primary School is in Carlisle, CA1 2BQ, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norman Street Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Norman Street Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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