The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 134
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 8.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Marie Jamieson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rockcliffe, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4AA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Rockcliffe CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Rockcliffe CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rockcliffe CofE School?
Rockcliffe CofE School currently has 134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rockcliffe CofE School take?
Rockcliffe CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rockcliffe CofE School?
Rockcliffe CofE School is in Carlisle, CA6 4AA, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rockcliffe CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Rockcliffe CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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