Petteril Bank School
URN: 112220 • Carlisle CA1 3BX
Overview
- Name
- Petteril Bank School
- URN
- 112220
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Bland (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Burnett Road, Carlisle CA1 3BX
Summary
Petteril Bank School is a mixed community primary school located in Carlisle, Cumbria, with a current enrolment of 124 pupils against a capacity of 210. The school is part of the Cumbria Education Trust and focuses on creating an inclusive environment that promotes respect, resilience, and responsibility among its students. The headteacher, Jemma Nicholson, emphasizes the importance of nurturing not only academic skills but also essential life skills that prepare children for future challenges.
The curriculum at Petteril Bank School aims to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging students to strive for excellence while developing their unique talents. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities to enrich the learning experience and foster a sense of community among pupils. With a significant percentage of students (53.20%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to supporting all children in reaching their full potential.
Assessment results from the 2022-23 academic year indicate that 50% of pupils met the expected standards in reading and maths, while 35% achieved this in writing. The school is actively working to improve these outcomes as it continues to build a supportive and engaging learning environment.
The curriculum at Petteril Bank School aims to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging students to strive for excellence while developing their unique talents. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities to enrich the learning experience and foster a sense of community among pupils. With a significant percentage of students (53.20%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to supporting all children in reaching their full potential.
Assessment results from the 2022-23 academic year indicate that 50% of pupils met the expected standards in reading and maths, while 35% achieved this in writing. The school is actively working to improve these outcomes as it continues to build a supportive and engaging learning environment.
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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
- Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 124
- Boys
- 68
- Girls
- 56
- FSM %
- 53.20
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2022-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-07-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 124 | 68 | 56 | 210 | 53.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 124 | 68 | 56 | 210 | 53.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 124 | 68 | 56 | 210 | 53.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 124 | 68 | 56 | 210 | 53.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 132 | 74 | 58 | 210 | 44.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 145 | 81 | 64 | 210 | 34.80 |
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