Great Orton Primary School
URN: 112110 • Carlisle CA5 6NA
Overview
- Name
- Great Orton Primary School
- URN
- 112110
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Walker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01228711602
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Great Orton, Carlisle CA5 6NA
Summary
Great Orton Primary School, located in Carlisle, Cumberland, is a mixed community primary school catering to 33 pupils with a capacity of 70. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where each child is valued as an individual. The staff prioritise building strong relationships with students to support their personal and academic growth, ensuring that all children are encouraged to achieve their best.
The school's curriculum, known as the Dimension Learning Curriculum, aims to provide a well-rounded education that promotes not only academic success but also the development of responsible citizenship. Core values such as respect, kindness, and resilience are embedded in the school's ethos, fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Great Orton Primary School also boasts extensive outdoor facilities, including a football pitch and climbing walls, which enhance extracurricular activities and playtime experiences. With a commitment to inclusivity, the school tailors its educational approach to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring equal opportunities for all.
The school's curriculum, known as the Dimension Learning Curriculum, aims to provide a well-rounded education that promotes not only academic success but also the development of responsible citizenship. Core values such as respect, kindness, and resilience are embedded in the school's ethos, fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Great Orton Primary School also boasts extensive outdoor facilities, including a football pitch and climbing walls, which enhance extracurricular activities and playtime experiences. With a commitment to inclusivity, the school tailors its educational approach to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring equal opportunities for all.
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Nearby alternatives
- Wreay CofE Primary School (75.6)
- High Hesket CofE School (74.8)
- Crosby-on-Eden CofE School (66.9)
- Ivegill CofE School (66.7)
- Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School (66.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 33
- Boys
- 19
- Girls
- 14
- FSM %
- 42.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 33 | 19 | 14 | 70 | 42.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 41 | 20 | 21 | 70 | 48.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 70 | 11.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 70 | 11.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 70 | 16.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 32 | 18 | 14 | 70 | 28.10 |
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