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Newtown Primary School
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7LW, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.8 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
144
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this primary school demonstrates a strong community connection and support. While 55% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which ranks in the top 74% nationally, only 3% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it offers a positive environment for young learners aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (38 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child feels safe
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School keeps me informed
87%
Good range of subjects
84%
School has high expectations
82%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.1%
White Other7.6%
Black African7.6%
Mixed Other6.3%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.7%
Location
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54.89438, -2.96384 · CA2 7LW
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN148137
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.newtown.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Newtown Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Newtown Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Newtown Primary School a good school?
Newtown Primary School scores 78.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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 Newtown Primary School?
Based on 38 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newtown Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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