Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Catchment Area

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

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle is a academy converter primary school in Carlisle, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 230 pupils, and a capacity of 238 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

230

Pupils

238

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle is managed by Cumberland and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle — School Information

Full address
Kirklands Road, Carlisle, CA2 4JD
Local authority
Cumberland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
30% of pupils
DfE URN
148701

Other Primary Schools in Carlisle

If St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Carlisle are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

Is St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle oversubscribed?

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle is operating close to its capacity of 238 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle?

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle cover?

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle 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.