Bewcastle School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Roadhead Carlisle Cumbria CA6 6PF |
| Phone | 01697748662 |
| Reference Number | 112103 |
Bewcastle School is performing well overall, maintaining a good standard of education across various domains. The recent inspection highlighted the positive environment in which pupils thrive, with strong relationships between students and staff. Leaders have worked diligently to improve the curriculum and ensure that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve commendably. The school environment is nurturing, and pupils benefit from a range of enriching experiences that foster their personal development. However, some areas for improvement have been identified, particularly concerning curriculum delivery and staff support for teaching mixed-age classes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 14 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.14%
Girls: 42.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 6 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 07 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and enjoy a supportive learning environment.
- Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Curriculum has been significantly overhauled to aid pupil achievement.
- Pupils engage well in swimming lessons and local community activities.
- Behaviour among pupils is exemplary and inclusive.
Areas for Improvement
- Staff require further support to effectively teach mixed-age classes.
- Some subjects do not provide sufficient work for pupils to develop secure knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Shankhill CofE Primary School
Hethersgill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6JA |
4.56 miles |
| Name | Distance |