What did Ofsted judge Ireby CofE School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Ireby CofE School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ireby CofE School?

Ireby CofE School has 38 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ireby CofE School take?

Ireby CofE School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Ireby CofE School located?

Ireby CofE School is located in Wigton, CA7 1DS, Cumberland.

How do I apply to Ireby CofE School?

Ireby CofE School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Ireby CofE School have a religious character?

Yes — Ireby CofE School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Ireby CofE School?

When Ireby CofE School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after — Children looked after, i.e. in public care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child(ren); children who were previously looked after; and children who were previously looked after outside of England - see note 1; 2. Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior school) at the time of admission - see notes 2, 3 and 4; 3. Children living outside the catchment area who — Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their admission, have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior school) who were allocated a place at that school by the Local Authority either (a) in the absence of a place being available in the catchment area school due to oversubscription and the school was identified by the Local Authority as the next nearest with a place available or (b) the school is named in the sibling’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) - see notes 2, 3 and 5, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 10 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line measurement on the council's GIS between the centre of the pupil's home address and a common point on the school site; random allocation, independently verified, where distances are equal.

What is the largest ethnic background at Ireby CofE School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94.7% of pupils at Ireby CofE School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Ireby CofE School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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Ireby CofE School

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

Voluntary controlledProfile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Ireby, CA7 1DS Website01697371367

Verified from official sources

GoodMar 2024

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection · last graded Dec 2014

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils38

GoodMar 2024

Ages3 - 11

Pupils38

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection · last graded Dec 2014 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

55.4% of capacity (31 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Demand (Reception)

Under-subscribed

5 first choices for 10 places in the entry year

DfE2026-27

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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At a Glance

Rated Good and places likely available.

InspectionGood

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection Mar 2024 · last graded Dec 2014

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (Reception, 2026-27)

Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Church of England

Diocese

Diocese of Carlisle

Governance

Voluntary controlled

Nursery Classes

Yes

Pupils per year group

~5*

Headteacher

Mr Michael John

* Pupils on roll divided by the year groups in the school's age range. This is not a class size.

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Sep 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Mar 2024IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 3.6% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity31 pupils on roll — 55.4% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

School-specific Context

Catchment AreaOfficial catchment boundary publishedView the map →

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 78 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaBothel and Wharrels · Cumberland · Penrith and Solway · Smaller rural

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 5Average

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Crimes per month 0

Cumberland peer median: 14 per month

12-month total3

Top categories

Violent crime

3 (100%)

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jun 2025 – May 2026 · vs 268 Cumberland schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)2

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m1

Nearest site386m

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 48.7 dB daytime, peaking at 65.7 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	1.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	3.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · within the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	8.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Data from:Inspection: Mar 2024Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Sep 2026

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How places are decided at Ireby CofE School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children looked after — Children looked after, i.e. in public care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child(ren); children who were previously looked after; and children who were previously looked after outside of England - see note 1.
2Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior school) at the time of admission - see notes 2, 3 and 4.
3Children living outside the catchment area who — Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their admission, have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior school) who were allocated a place at that school by the Local Authority either (a) in the absence of a place being available in the catchment area school due to oversubscription and the school was identified by the Local Authority as the next nearest with a place available or (b) the school is named in the sibling’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) - see notes 2, 3 and 5.

Ireby CofE School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ireby CofE School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Ireby CofE School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ireby CofE School?: Ireby CofE School has 38 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ireby CofE School take?: Ireby CofE School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Ireby CofE School located?: Ireby CofE School is located in Wigton, CA7 1DS, Cumberland.
How do I apply to Ireby CofE School?: Ireby CofE School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Ireby CofE School have a religious character?: Yes — Ireby CofE School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Ireby CofE School?: When Ireby CofE School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after — Children looked after, i.e. in public care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child(ren); children who were previously looked after; and children who were previously looked after outside of England - see note 1; 2. Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior school) at the time of admission - see notes 2, 3 and 4; 3. Children living outside the catchment area who — Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their admission, have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior school) who were allocated a place at that school by the Local Authority either (a) in the absence of a place being available in the catchment area school due to oversubscription and the school was identified by the Local Authority as the next nearest with a place available or (b) the school is named in the sibling’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) - see notes 2, 3 and 5, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 10 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line measurement on the council's GIS between the centre of the pupil's home address and a common point on the school site; random allocation, independently verified, where distances are equal.

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Ireby CofE School

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

Voluntary controlledProfile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Ireby, CA7 1DS Website01697371367

Verified from official sources

GoodMar 2024

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection · last graded Dec 2014

View full report

Ages3 - 11

Pupils38

GoodMar 2024

Ages3 - 11

Pupils38

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection · last graded Dec 2014 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

55.4% of capacity (31 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Demand (Reception)

Under-subscribed

5 first choices for 10 places in the entry year

DfE2026-27

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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At a Glance

Rated Good and places likely available.

InspectionGood

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection Mar 2024 · last graded Dec 2014

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (Reception, 2026-27)

Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Church of England

Diocese

Diocese of Carlisle

Governance

Voluntary controlled

Nursery Classes

Yes

Pupils per year group

~5*

Headteacher

Mr Michael John

* Pupils on roll divided by the year groups in the school's age range. This is not a class size.

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Sep 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Mar 2024IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 3.6% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity31 pupils on roll — 55.4% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

School-specific Context

Catchment AreaOfficial catchment boundary publishedView the map →

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 78 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaBothel and Wharrels · Cumberland · Penrith and Solway · Smaller rural

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 5Average

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Crimes per month 0

Cumberland peer median: 14 per month

12-month total3

Top categories

Violent crime

3 (100%)

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jun 2025 – May 2026 · vs 268 Cumberland schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)2

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m1

Nearest site386m

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 48.7 dB daytime, peaking at 65.7 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	1.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	3.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · within the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	8.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Data from:Inspection: Mar 2024Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Sep 2026

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Ireby CofE School

Ireby CofE School

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At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

How places are decided at Ireby CofE School

Ireby CofE School: key facts

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Ireby CofE School

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality