The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Miss Jacqueline Watson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Park Road, Scotby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8AT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Scotby CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Scotby CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scotby CofE Primary School?
Scotby CofE Primary School currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scotby CofE Primary School take?
Scotby CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Scotby CofE Primary School?
Scotby CofE Primary School is in Carlisle, CA4 8AT, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scotby CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Scotby CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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