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Schools in CA6

A postcode district in Cumberland

  • Postcode district
  • 11 schools and nurseries

In short: CA6 is a postcode district in Cumberland with 8 primary schools and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries118 primary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in CA6

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.

All CA6 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in CA6

8 in CA6, best first

Shankhill CofE Primary School

Carlisle, CA6 6JA · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

7 first choices, 7 offers made

Met the standard at 1183%

England 62%

Days missed
3.7%
Pupils
44
Pupils per teacher
14.2
View school Shankhill CofE Primary School

Crosby-on-Eden CofE School

Carlisle, CA6 4QN · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

11 first choices, 11 offers made

Met the standard at 1188%

England 62%

Days missed
2.5%
Pupils
93
Pupils per teacher
17.9
View school Crosby-on-Eden CofE School

Irthington Village School

Carlisle, CA6 4NJ · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

9 first choices, 8 offers made

Met the standard at 1178%

England 62%

Days missed
3.4%
Pupils
66
Pupils per teacher
21.3
View school Irthington Village School

Nurseries in CA6

3 in CA6, highest Ofsted grade first

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Every school in CA6, 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.

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Bewcastle School, GoodIrthington Village School, GoodRockcliffe CofE School, GoodShankhill CofE Primary School, GoodBlackford CofE Primary School, Good in every areaFir Ends Primary School, GoodCrosby-on-Eden CofE School, GoodLongtown Primary School, GoodDiscovery Childcare, GoodPear Tree Nursery, GoodCrosby Nursery, Good
  • Good10
  • 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.

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What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every CA6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

CA6 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 CA6

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 CA6

How many schools are in CA6?

CA6 has 11 schools, including 8 primary schools, 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 CA6?

The highest-ranked schools in CA6 on Eduscope are Shankhill CofE Primary School, Crosby-on-Eden CofE School, Irthington Village 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 CA6?

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 CA6 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.

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