The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 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
- 43
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 21.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Lynnsey Batey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Hethersgill, CARLISLE, Cumbria, CA6 6JA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Shankhill CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shankhill CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shankhill CofE Primary School?
Shankhill CofE Primary School currently has 43 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shankhill CofE Primary School take?
Shankhill CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shankhill CofE Primary School?
Shankhill CofE Primary School is in CARLISLE, CA6 6JA, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shankhill CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shankhill 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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