- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
10 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1152%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 136
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
Schools in CA4
A postcode district in Cumberland
- Postcode district
- 12 schools and nurseries
In short: CA4 is a postcode district in Cumberland with 8 primary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries128 primary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All CA4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CA4
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 CA4
8 in CA4, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
6 first choices, 6 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.8%
- Pupils
- 75
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
6 first choices, 6 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 64
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.3
Nurseries in CA4
4 in CA4, highest Ofsted grade first
Ivegill Nursery
Carlisle, CA4 0PA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Scotby Pre-School
Carlisle, CA4 8BW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Stone Eden Nursery School Limited
Carlisle, CA4 8AD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CA4, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good9
- Not graded yet2
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in CA4 sit in 2 council areas. 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 CA4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CA4 has 12 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 CA4
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 CA4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CA4?
CA4 has 12 schools, including 8 primary schools, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CA4?
The highest-ranked schools in CA4 on Eduscope are High Hesket CofE School, Ivegill CofE School, Armathwaite 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 do I choose the right school in CA4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 12 schools in CA4 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.