- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
28 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 322
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
Schools in CA1
A postcode district in Cumberland
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: CA1 is a postcode district in Cumberland with 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries177 primary · 3 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All CA1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CA1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CA1
7 in CA1, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well below the England average.
15 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1150%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 147
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
49 first choices, 50 offers made
Met the standard at 1151%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 558
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
Top Secondary Schools in CA1
3 in CA1, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
205 first choices, 253 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 1,711
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
227 first choices, 201 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.8%
- Pupils
- 1,035
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Nurseries in CA1
7 in CA1, highest Ofsted grade first
Kinder Park Nursery Services Limited
Carlisle, CA1 1LJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Rosehill Day Nursery
Carlisle, CA1 2UT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
St. Aidan's Day Nursery
Carlisle, CA1 3SL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CA1
2 in CA1, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
205 first choices, 253 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 1,711
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
227 first choices, 201 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.8%
- Pupils
- 1,035
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Special Schools in CA1
1 in CA1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Progress Schools - Carlisle
Carlisle, CA1 1EJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 9
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in CA1
1 in CA1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Progress Schools - Carlisle
Carlisle, CA1 1EJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 9
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CA1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good8
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CA1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CA1 has 17 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CA1
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CA1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CA1?
CA1 has 17 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CA1?
The highest-ranked schools in CA1 on Eduscope are Norman Street Primary School, Petteril Bank School, Pennine Way Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in CA1?
There is 1 independent school in CA1, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in CA1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in CA1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.