Newlaithes Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Langrigg Road Newlaithes Nursery & Infant School Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6DX |
| Reference Number | 112226 |
Newlaithes Infant School provides a good quality of education, with pupils demonstrating happiness, safety, and eagerness to learn. The staff cultivate a nurturing environment where children quickly settle and become independent learners, benefiting from engaging activities that promote their development. Pupils are well-prepared for their next educational stages, particularly through effective early years provision and a well-structured curriculum that addresses the needs of diverse learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Overall, the school maintains strong community ties and emphasizes pupil participation in local events.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 207 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.38%
Girls: 53.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 2 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.8% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are well-mannered, courteous, and respectful.
- High expectations of pupil behaviour lead to minimal disruption in lessons.
- Children in early years quickly become confident and independent learners.
- The curriculum is ambitious and logically ordered for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Strong subject knowledge and effective questioning skills among teachers.
- Leaders ensure that pupils receive timely support in reading, especially those at risk of falling behind.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always identify knowledge gaps effectively, which can limit pupil achievement.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Newlaithes Junior School
Langrigg Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DX |
0.06 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Strathclyde Avenue, St Bede's RC Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7DS |
0.57 miles |
|
Newtown Primary School
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7LW |
0.83 miles |
|
Caldew Lea School
Ashley Street, Caldew Lea School, Ashley St, Carlisle, Ca2 7be, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7BE |
0.9 miles |
|
Yewdale School
Yewdale Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7SD |
0.9 miles |
|
Cummersdale School
Cummersdale, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6BD |
0.92 miles |
|
Robert Ferguson Primary School
East Dale Street, Denton Holme, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5LA |
0.92 miles |
|
Belle Vue Primary School
Beaver Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7PT |
0.97 miles |
|
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Harold Street, Currock, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4HG |
1.48 miles |
|
Progress Schools - Carlisle
7 Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1EJ |
1.53 miles |
|
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Kirklands Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JD |
1.58 miles |
|
Upperby Primary School
Uldale Road, Upperby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JT |
1.69 miles |
|
Brook Street Primary School
Edward Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2JB |
1.7 miles |
|
Norman Street Primary School
Norman Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2BQ |
1.84 miles |
|
Stanwix School
CHURCH STREET, STANWIX, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA3 9DW |
1.94 miles |
|
Petteril Bank School
Burnett Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3BX |
2.29 miles |
|
Inglewood Infant School
School Road, Harraby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3LX |
2.35 miles |
|
Inglewood Junior School
Arnside Road, Harraby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3QA |
2.4 miles |
|
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Victoria Road, Botcherby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2UE |
2.45 miles |
|
Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School
Hether Drive, Lowry Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0ES |
2.47 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Richard Rose Morton Academy
Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6LB |
0.38 miles |
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Trinity School
Strand Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1JB |
1.6 miles |
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Austin Friars
Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, CA3 9PB |
1.78 miles |
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Richard Rose Central Academy
Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1LY |
1.83 miles |
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Caldew School
Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7NN |
2.63 miles |
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St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Scalegate Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4NL |
2.71 miles |
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James Rennie School
California Road, Kingstown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0BU |
3.03 miles |
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Lime House School
Holm Hill, Carlisle, CA5 7BX |
4.62 miles |