Upperby Primary School Catchment Area
Upperby Primary School is a community primary school in Carlisle, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 349 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
349
Pupils
420
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Upperby Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Upperby Primary School?
The catchment area for Upperby Primary 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 Upperby 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.
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 →Upperby Primary School: 420 places, 83% filled: places available
Upperby Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 349 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 32.5% of pupils at Upperby Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cumberland.
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 →
Upperby Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Uldale Road, Upperby, Carlisle, CA2 4JT
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 32.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112243
Other Primary Schools in Carlisle
If Upperby 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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Upperby Primary 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.
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Catchment Area
Academy converter · Carlisle · 0.2 miles away
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Carlisle · 0.5 miles away
Petteril Bank School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Carlisle · 0.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Upperby Primary School
What is the catchment area for Upperby Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Upperby Primary 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 Upperby Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Upperby Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 349 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Upperby Primary School? ▾
Admission to Upperby 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 Upperby Primary School cover? ▾
Upperby 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 Upperby Primary School? ▾
Upperby Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.