How many pupils attend Stanwix School?

Stanwix School has 367 pupils on roll.

What ages does Stanwix School take?

Stanwix School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Stanwix School located?

Stanwix School is located in Carlisle, CA3 9DW, Cumberland.

How do I apply to Stanwix School?

Stanwix 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.

How are Reception places decided at Stanwix School?

When Stanwix School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are looked after and previously looked after children. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but cease to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order); 2. Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission, giving priority to those with the youngest siblings; 3. Children from outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission — Children from outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission, giving priority to those with the youngest siblings, and 2 further criteria. 32 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27.

What is the largest ethnic background at Stanwix School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.3% of pupils at Stanwix School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Stanwix School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children who are looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are looked after and previously looked after children. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but cease to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order).
2Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission, giving priority to those with the youngest siblings.
3Children from outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission — Children from outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission, giving priority to those with the youngest siblings.
4Other children living in the catchment area — Other children living in the catchment area, giving priority to those living nearest the school, measured in a straight line on a map.
5Children living outside the catchment area — Children living outside the catchment area, giving priority to those who live closest to school, measured in a straight line on a map.

"Stanwix School admissions policy 2026 to 2027", the policy Cumberland Council links from this school's own page in the council school directory (DfE number 2612).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Stanwix School: key facts

How many pupils attend Stanwix School?: Stanwix School has 367 pupils on roll.
What ages does Stanwix School take?: Stanwix School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Stanwix School located?: Stanwix School is located in Carlisle, CA3 9DW, Cumberland.
How do I apply to Stanwix School?: Stanwix 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.
How are Reception places decided at Stanwix School?: When Stanwix School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are looked after and previously looked after children. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but cease to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order); 2. Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission, giving priority to those with the youngest siblings; 3. Children from outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission — Children from outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission, giving priority to those with the youngest siblings, and 2 further criteria. 32 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27.
What is the largest ethnic background at Stanwix School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.3% of pupils at Stanwix School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Stanwix School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children who are looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are looked after and previously looked after children. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but cease to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order).
2Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission, giving priority to those with the youngest siblings.
3Children from outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission — Children from outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission, giving priority to those with the youngest siblings.
4Other children living in the catchment area — Other children living in the catchment area, giving priority to those living nearest the school, measured in a straight line on a map.
5Children living outside the catchment area — Children living outside the catchment area, giving priority to those who live closest to school, measured in a straight line on a map.

"Stanwix School admissions policy 2026 to 2027", the policy Cumberland Council links from this school's own page in the council school directory (DfE number 2612).

Stanwix School: key facts

How many pupils attend Stanwix School?: Stanwix School has 367 pupils on roll.
What ages does Stanwix School take?: Stanwix School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Stanwix School located?: Stanwix School is located in Carlisle, CA3 9DW, Cumberland.
How do I apply to Stanwix School?: Stanwix 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.
How are Reception places decided at Stanwix School?: When Stanwix School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are looked after and previously looked after children. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but cease to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order); 2. Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission, giving priority to those with the youngest siblings; 3. Children from outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission — Children from outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of the admission, giving priority to those with the youngest siblings, and 2 further criteria. 32 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27.
What is the largest ethnic background at Stanwix School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.3% of pupils at Stanwix School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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