Robert Ferguson Primary School Catchment Area
Robert Ferguson Primary School is a community primary school in Carlisle, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 424 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
424
Pupils
420
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Robert Ferguson Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Robert Ferguson 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.
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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 →Robert Ferguson Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- East Dale Street, Denton Holme, Carlisle, CA2 5LA
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 23.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112242
Other Primary Schools in Carlisle
If Robert Ferguson Primary 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
Cumwhinton School Catchment Area
Community school · CA4 8DU
Great Orton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA5 6NA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Robert Ferguson Primary School
Is Robert Ferguson Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Robert Ferguson Primary School currently has 424 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Robert Ferguson Primary School? ▾
Admission to Robert Ferguson 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 Robert Ferguson Primary School cover? ▾
Robert Ferguson 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 Robert Ferguson Primary School? ▾
Robert Ferguson Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.