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Belle Vue Primary School

Beaver Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7PT, Cumberland


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.5 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
428
Capacity
420
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to student achievement, particularly with 69% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, although only 2% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 1 April 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.69%Top 39% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.2%Bottom 21% UK
Parent View (59 responses)
4.3
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
School has high expectations
98%
My child feels safe
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
10% disagree
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.4%
White Other2.3%
Black African0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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54.89401, -2.97647 · CA2 7PT

School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112228
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Belle Vue Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Belle Vue Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.

Is Belle Vue Primary School a good school?

Belle Vue Primary School scores 67.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Belle Vue Primary School?

Based on 59 Ofsted Parent View responses, Belle Vue Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.

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