Stoneraise School Catchment Area
Stoneraise School is a community primary school in Carlisle, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 176 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
176
Pupils
160
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Stoneraise School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Stoneraise School?
The catchment area for Stoneraise 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 Stoneraise 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 →Stoneraise School: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity
Stoneraise School has a published admission number of 160 places. 176 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Cumberland allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 12.9% 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. Cumberland Council school admissions (official) →
Stoneraise School: School Information
- Full address
- Durdar, Carlisle, CA5 7AT
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112122
Other Primary Schools in Carlisle
If Stoneraise 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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Stoneraise 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: Stoneraise School
What is the catchment area for Stoneraise School? ▾
The catchment area for Stoneraise 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 Stoneraise School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Stoneraise School currently has 176 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 160 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Stoneraise School? ▾
Admission to Stoneraise 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 Stoneraise School cover? ▾
Stoneraise 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 Stoneraise School? ▾
Stoneraise School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.