Thursby Primary School
URN: 112123 • Carlisle CA5 6PN
Overview
- Name
- Thursby Primary School
- URN
- 112123
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carl Barnes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01228711180
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Thursby, Carlisle CA5 6PN
Summary
Thursby Primary School is a community school located in Carlisle, Cumberland, with a current enrolment of 107 pupils, which is below its capacity of 140. The school serves a mixed-gender population and has a percentage of 19.40% of students eligible for free school meals, indicating a commitment to inclusivity and support for all families.
The school places a strong emphasis on its vision and values, promoting a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with comprehensive overviews available for parents to understand what their children will learn throughout the year. Additionally, the school prioritises relationships and sex education, ensuring that students receive appropriate guidance in these important areas.
Thursby Primary School is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and belonging among its students and their families. The school actively promotes British values and provides resources for parents to support their children’s behaviour and wellbeing, reinforcing a collaborative approach to education and personal development. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.thursby.cumbria.sch.uk.
The school places a strong emphasis on its vision and values, promoting a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with comprehensive overviews available for parents to understand what their children will learn throughout the year. Additionally, the school prioritises relationships and sex education, ensuring that students receive appropriate guidance in these important areas.
Thursby Primary School is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and belonging among its students and their families. The school actively promotes British values and provides resources for parents to support their children’s behaviour and wellbeing, reinforcing a collaborative approach to education and personal development. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.thursby.cumbria.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Newsletter 23.5.25 (download)
- Newsletter 1 May 2025 (download)
- Newsletter 19 June 2025 (download)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
- N Ofsted (other)
- Log in (other)
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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 107
- Boys
- 57
- Girls
- 50
- FSM %
- 19.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 107 | 57 | 50 | 140 | 19.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 112 | 61 | 51 | 140 | 14.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 111 | 55 | 56 | 140 | 7.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 111 | 55 | 56 | 140 | 7.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 113 | 55 | 58 | 140 | 6.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 120 | 62 | 58 | 140 | 4.50 |
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