The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 349
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 32.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Paula Burns (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
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
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
July 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Uldale Road, Upperby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGillford Centre
Pupil referral unit · Very close
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Primary · Very close
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Primary · 746m away
Petteril Bank School
Primary · 967m away
Inglewood Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Inglewood Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Brook Street Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Upperby Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Upperby Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Upperby Primary School?
Upperby Primary School currently has 349 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Upperby Primary School take?
Upperby Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Upperby Primary School?
Upperby Primary School is in Carlisle, CA2 4JT, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Upperby Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Upperby Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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