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Newtown Primary School

Newtown Primary School, Carlisle
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Newtown Primary School

Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7LW

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Carlisle where 55% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
144
Ages
3-11
FSM
59.0%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2023

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 38 responses), 95% of parents would recommend this school. 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.

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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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about Newtown Primary School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 38 responses): 95% of parents would recommend Newtown Primary School.
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.