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Newtown Primary School

Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7LW

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

144

Ages

3-11

FSM

59.0%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Requires improvement

May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

67.0%

Writing

58.0%

Maths

61.0%

RWM Combined

55.0%

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About Newtown Primary School

Newtown Primary School is a primary school in Carlisle, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 55% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 144 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7LW | More schools in Cumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Newtown Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2023 — Requires improvement
Jan 2020 — Inadequate (predecessor: Newtown Community Primary School)
Oct 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Newtown Community Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Newtown Primary School

What is Newtown Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Newtown Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Newtown Primary School's latest exam results?

Newtown Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 55% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Newtown Primary School located?

Newtown Primary School is a primary school in Carlisle, Cumberland (CA2 7LW).

How many pupils attend Newtown Primary School?

Newtown Primary School has around 144 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Newtown Primary School with other schools?

View Newtown Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cumberland.