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Brook Street Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Brook Street Primary School is a community primary school in Carlisle, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 227 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

227

Pupils

270

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Brook Street Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brook Street Primary School?

The catchment area for Brook Street Primary 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 Brook Street Primary 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 →

Brook Street Primary School: 270 places, 84% filled: places available

Brook Street Primary School has a published admission number of 270 places. 227 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 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. 20.3% of pupils at Brook Street Primary 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. Cumberland Council school admissions (official) →

Brook Street Primary School: School Information

Full address
Edward Street, Carlisle, CA1 2JB
Local authority
Cumberland
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
20.3% of pupils
DfE URN
112231

Other Primary Schools in Carlisle

If Brook Street Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Carlisle are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Brook Street Primary 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Brook Street Primary School

What is the catchment area for Brook Street Primary School?

The catchment area for Brook Street Primary 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 Brook Street Primary School oversubscribed?

Brook Street Primary School has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 227 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.

What is the admissions policy for Brook Street Primary School?

Admission to Brook Street Primary 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 Brook Street Primary School cover?

Brook Street Primary 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 Brook Street Primary School?

Brook Street Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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