SchoolScoresThe Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Harold Street, Currock, Carlisle, CA2 4HG
01228 590794 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 April 2024.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 20th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carlisle. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 20th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carlisle. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 20th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carlisle. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 94% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern 18th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carlisle. Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 88% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 20th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Carlisle. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
23 pupils in this year group.
43% — 13 points below the Cumberland average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 43% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 61% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 52% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 27 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.8% | 22.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 6.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 44th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 45th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 28.1% | 10.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 43rd lowest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.9 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 39th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.69% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 28th highest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.0 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 38th highest of 45 state primary schools in Carlisle. Higher than 12% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.2 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 38 state primary schools in Carlisle. Higher than 25% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 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
- St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upperby Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brook Street Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Robert Ferguson Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norman Street Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Inglewood Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Petteril Bank School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Inglewood Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cummersdale School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)'s Ofsted rating?
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 April 2024.
How did The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)?
57% of the 14 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) as their first choice for 14 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 14 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 133727.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.