Great Orton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Great Orton Carlisle Cumbria CA5 6NA |
| Phone | 01228711602 |
| Reference Number | 112110 |
Great Orton Primary School has made significant improvements since its last inspection and is now classified as 'Good' in all areas of performance. The school offers a nurturing environment where pupils feel proud to belong and demonstrate strong behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning. The leadership has effectively introduced a new, well-organized curriculum designed to cater to mixed-age classes, ensuring that all pupils achieve well and receive necessary support, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, the school faces challenges with gaps in knowledge among older pupils in some subjects and a limited selection of books for their reading development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 33 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.58%
Girls: 42.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 11 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 10 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | Unknown | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 | Unknown | 2 | 2 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.9% |
| White, Other | 6.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 30 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Feb 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are polite, friendly, and respectful.
- High expectations of pupil behaviour lead to minimal disruption in lessons.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND enables them to succeed.
- Curriculum improvements are leading to better achievement.
- Strong emphasis on developing reading skills in early education.
- Pupils engage in a range of extracurricular activities and events.
Areas for Improvement
- Older pupils lack access to a wide range of high-quality reading materials.
- Some subjects have newly implemented curricula that do not yet provide deep learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Kirkbampton CofE School
Kirkbampton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6HX |
1.99 miles |
|
Wiggonby CofE School
Wiggonby, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 0JR |
2.11 miles |
|
Thursby Primary School
Thursby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6PN |
2.4 miles |
|
Yewdale School
Yewdale Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7SD |
2.73 miles |
|
Burgh by Sands School
Burgh by Sands, Burgh By Sands School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6AP |
3.07 miles |
|
Belle Vue Primary School
Beaver Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7PT |
3.11 miles |
|
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Dalston, St. Michael's C.E. Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7LN |
3.39 miles |
|
Newlaithes Infant School
Langrigg Road, Newlaithes Nursery & Infant School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DX |
3.4 miles |
|
Newlaithes Junior School
Langrigg Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DX |
3.47 miles |
|
Newtown Primary School
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7LW |
3.59 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Strathclyde Avenue, St Bede's RC Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7DS |
3.65 miles |
|
Cummersdale School
Cummersdale, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6BD |
3.79 miles |
|
Rosley CofE School
Rosley, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8AU |
4 miles |
|
Caldew Lea School
Ashley Street, Caldew Lea School, Ashley St, Carlisle, Ca2 7be, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7BE |
4.03 miles |
|
Robert Ferguson Primary School
East Dale Street, Denton Holme, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5LA |
4.32 miles |
|
Progress Schools - Carlisle
7 Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1EJ |
4.81 miles |
|
Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School
Hether Drive, Lowry Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0ES |
4.84 miles |
|
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Harold Street, Currock, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4HG |
4.85 miles |
|
Kingmoor Junior School
Liddle Close, Lowry Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0DU |
4.86 miles |
|
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Kirklands Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JD |
4.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Richard Rose Morton Academy
Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6LB |
3.02 miles |
|
Caldew School
Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7NN |
3.36 miles |
|
Austin Friars
Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, CA3 9PB |
4.45 miles |
|
Trinity School
Strand Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1JB |
4.85 miles |