Grasslot Infant School is a primary school in Maryport, serving pupils aged 2 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Grasslot Infant School currently has around 81 pupils on roll, which is about 62% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 42% boys and 58% girls. Around 23.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Main Road, Maryport, CA15 8BT |
| Website: | grasslot.cumbria.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01900812268 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cumberland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Chilton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112132 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 130 |
| Number of Pupils: | 81 |
| Number of Boys: | 34 |
| Number of Girls: | 47 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 95.10% | 77 |
| Unclassified | 3.70% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryport Nursery School North Street , CA15 6HR | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellenborough Nursery School Main Street , Ellenborough CA15 7DX | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasslot Infant School Main Road , Grasslot CA15 8BT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Ennerdale Road , CA15 8HN | - not rated | 543 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport Ennerdale Road , CA15 8HN | - not rated | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ewanrigg Junior School Ennerdale Road , CA15 8HN | - not rated | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Infant School Rydal Avenue , CA15 7LT | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall School Netherhall Road , CA15 6NT | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.