Cummersdale School Catchment Area
Cummersdale School is a community primary school in Carlisle, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 105 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
105
Pupils
105
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Cummersdale School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Cummersdale School?
The catchment area for Cummersdale 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 Cummersdale 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.
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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 →Cummersdale School: at or above its 105 place limit
Cummersdale School has a published admission number of 105 places. 105 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 105 places. Cumberland allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Carlisle.
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 →
Cummersdale School: School Information
- Full address
- Cummersdale, Carlisle, CA2 6BD
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112107
Other Primary Schools in Carlisle
If Cummersdale School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Carlisle are the next closest alternatives.
Armathwaite School Catchment Area
Community school · CA4 9PW
Bewcastle School Catchment Area
Community school · CA6 6PF
Burgh by Sands School Catchment Area
Community school · CA5 6AP
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 Cummersdale 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Cummersdale School
What is the catchment area for Cummersdale School? ▾
The catchment area for Cummersdale 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 Cummersdale School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Cummersdale School currently has 105 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Cummersdale School? ▾
Admission to Cummersdale 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 Cummersdale School cover? ▾
Cummersdale School is a primary school in Carlisle, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Cummersdale School? ▾
Cummersdale School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.