Upperby Primary School, based in Carlisle, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. 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.
Upperby Primary School currently has around 349 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 32.5% 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 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.8%).
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: | Uldale Road, Carlisle, CA2 4JT |
| Website: | www.upperbyschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01228815460 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cumberland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Paula Burns |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112243 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 349 |
| Number of Boys: | 178 |
| Number of Girls: | 171 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.80% | 317 |
| African | 2.60% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 2.60% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 5 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upperby Junior School Uldale Road , CA2 4JT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upperby Infant School Uldale Road , CA2 4JT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upperby Primary School Uldale Road , Upperby CA2 4JT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD | - not rated | 279 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD | - not rated | 279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cumbria Technology College Edgehill Road , CA1 3SL | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's County High School Specialist Sports College Lismore Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle College Victoria Place , CA1 1HS | - not rated | 2,702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York School Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | - not rated | 249 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Centre 9 Brunswick Street , CA1 1PB | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howgills School Manor House , Brisco CA4 0QS | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dufton House School Manor House , Brisco CA4 0QS | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.