Cumwhinton School Catchment Area
Cumwhinton School is a community primary school in Carlisle, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 193 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
193
Pupils
210
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Cumwhinton School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Cumwhinton 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 →Cumwhinton School — School Information
- Full address
- School Road, Cumwhinton, Carlisle, CA4 8DU
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 5.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112108
Other Primary Schools in Carlisle
If Cumwhinton 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
Cummersdale School Catchment Area
Community school · CA2 6BD
Great Orton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA5 6NA
Irthington Village School Catchment Area
Community school · CA6 4NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cumwhinton School
Is Cumwhinton School oversubscribed? ▾
Cumwhinton School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Cumwhinton School? ▾
Admission to Cumwhinton 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 Cumwhinton School cover? ▾
Cumwhinton 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 Cumwhinton School? ▾
Cumwhinton School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.