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Norman Street Primary School
Norman Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2BQ, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.6 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
354
Capacity
350
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school demonstrates solid academic results, particularly with 59% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 65% nationally. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating potential for growth in challenging more able learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, backed by a moderate LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 20 November 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.0%
White Other5.4%
Black African4.5%
Mixed Other3.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Location
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54.89087, -2.91931 · CA1 2BQ
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112219
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.normanst.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Norman Street Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Norman Street Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 November 2018.
Is Norman Street Primary School a good school?
Norman Street Primary School scores 40.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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