SchoolScoresNewlaithes Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Langrigg Road, Carlisle, CA2 6DX
01228 512768 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 January 2020.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Carlisle comparisons use the 20 of its 45 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 25 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Carlisle | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carlisle. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carlisle. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 9th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carlisle. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carlisle. Higher than 99% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 67% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carlisle. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 88% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carlisle. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Carlisle figures pool parents at the Carlisle schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
50% — 6 points below the Cumberland average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cumberland. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 22.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 36th highest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 31st highest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 6.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 10.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Higher than 70% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.3 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.5 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 38 state primary schools in Carlisle. Higher than 46% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 13.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Newlaithes Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newtown Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Robert Ferguson Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Caldew Lea School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cummersdale School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yewdale School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Belle Vue Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Newlaithes Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Newlaithes Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 January 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Newlaithes Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Newlaithes Junior School?
100% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Newlaithes Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112224.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.