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Newtown Primary School

Ages 3–11144 pupilsDoes not apply
Carlisle, CA2 7LW
Cumberland

Newtown Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Carlisle, within the Cumberland local authority. The school has around 144 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Carlisle can view Newtown Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Carlisle (CA2 7LW), Newtown Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.6%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence15.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals57.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language14.5%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in CarlisleSee the full area report for CA2 7LW