St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11230 pupils

Kirklands Road, CA2 4JDWebsite01228401800

Inspected230 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Oct 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils230

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils230

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

230 / 238 (97%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~29*

Head Teacher

Mrs Sarah Hutchinson

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 75%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

80%

Would recommend

Avg 87%

5.3%

Absence rate

Avg 5.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.3%vs 5.6% avg

Would recommend

80%vs 87% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 19.1%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 7.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty26 pupils (43%)

Speech, Language & Communication16 pupils (27%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health8 pupils (13%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder5 pupils (8%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (3%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 12

Teaching assistants (FTE)15

Support staff (FTE)27

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils230

Free school meals 28.7%

English as additional language 23.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British73.9%

White Other8.3%

Black African7.8%

Mixed Other3.9%

Mixed White & African1.7%

Black Other1.3%

Other0.9%

Mixed White & Asian0.9%

Asian Other0.4%

White Irish0.4%

Indian0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

42 responses

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Safe90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Good progress80.0%

Informed80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠30.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,635

total expenditure per pupil

£-765 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,174

Support staff£1,387

Premises£257

Energy£148

Learning resources£396

Income per pupil£7,052

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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