Bewcastle School Catchment Area
Bewcastle School is a community primary school in Carlisle, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 14 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
14
Pupils
56
Capacity
25%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Bewcastle School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bewcastle School?
The catchment area for Bewcastle School is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Bewcastle School is set by Cumberland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cumberland catchment area documents →Bewcastle School: 56 places, 25% filled: places available
Bewcastle School has a published admission number of 56 places. 14 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 25%. At 25% full, the school currently has headroom below its 56 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.5% of pupils at Bewcastle School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cumberland.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cumberland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Cumberland school admissions →
Bewcastle School: School Information
- Full address
- Roadhead, Carlisle, CA6 6PF
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 38.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112103
Other Primary Schools in Carlisle
If Bewcastle School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Carlisle are the next closest alternatives.
Armathwaite School Catchment Area
Community school · CA4 9PW
Burgh by Sands School Catchment Area
Community school · CA5 6AP
Cummersdale School Catchment Area
Community school · CA2 6BD
Cumwhinton School Catchment Area
Community school · CA4 8DU
Great Orton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA5 6NA
Irthington Village School Catchment Area
Community school · CA6 4NJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Bewcastle School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Shankhill CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CARLISLE · 4.6 miles away
Walton & Lees Hill CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Brampton · 6.2 miles away
Lanercost CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Brampton · 8.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bewcastle School
What is the catchment area for Bewcastle School? ▾
The catchment area for Bewcastle School is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Bewcastle School oversubscribed? ▾
Bewcastle School has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 14 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Bewcastle School? ▾
Admission to Bewcastle School is managed by Cumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Bewcastle School cover? ▾
Bewcastle School is a primary school in Carlisle, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bewcastle School? ▾
Bewcastle School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.