The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
45%
-17.0pp 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)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs L Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Dalston, St. Michael's C.E. Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7LN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Michael's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's CofE Primary School?
St Michael's CofE Primary School currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's CofE Primary School take?
St Michael's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's CofE Primary School?
St Michael's CofE Primary School is in Carlisle, CA5 7LN, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's 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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