- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
24 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1190%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 169
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.5
Schools in CA5
A postcode district in Cumberland
- Postcode district
- 11 schools and nurseries
In short: CA5 is a postcode district in Cumberland with 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries117 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All CA5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CA5
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 CA5
7 in CA5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
12 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 110
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
9 first choices, 9 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 74
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.0
Top Secondary Schools in CA5
1 in CA5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
180 first choices, 164 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 990
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Nurseries in CA5
3 in CA5, highest Ofsted grade first
Abacus Children's Day Nursery
Carlisle, CA5 7NY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
St Michael's Pre-School Nursery
Carlisle, CA5 7QB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Messyhands Childcare
Carlisle, CA5 6NA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CA5
1 in CA5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
180 first choices, 164 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 990
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CA5, 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 yet1
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 CA5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CA5 has 11 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 CA5
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 CA5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CA5?
CA5 has 11 schools, including 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CA5?
The highest-ranked schools in CA5 on Eduscope are Stoneraise School, Thursby Primary School, Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery. 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 CA5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in CA5 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.