Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hether Drive Lowry Hill Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0ES |
| Reference Number | 112230 |
Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School continues to perform well overall and has shown enough improvement in its operations to be considered for an outstanding rating in a future inspection. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils thrive and feel safe, benefitting from the strong relationships cultivated between staff and families. With high expectations set by leaders, pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and engagement, contributing to their strong academic achievements, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school has established itself as a responsible community participant, enhancing local ties through various initiatives led by students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 293 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.95%
Girls: 45.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 34 | 85 |
| 2 | 35 | 34 | 69 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.7% |
| African | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 04 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 03 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil learning and behaviour.
- Strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Well-designed and ambitious curriculum supporting year-on-year progress.
- Proactive engagement with the local community.
- Strong culture of safeguarding and pupil well-being.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Kingmoor Junior School
Liddle Close, Lowry Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0DU |
0.04 miles |
|
Stanwix School
CHURCH STREET, STANWIX, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA3 9DW |
1 miles |
|
Houghton CofE School
Jackson Road, Houghton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0PA |
1.18 miles |
|
Caldew Lea School
Ashley Street, Caldew Lea School, Ashley St, Carlisle, Ca2 7be, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7BE |
1.65 miles |
|
Newtown Primary School
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7LW |
1.68 miles |
|
Progress Schools - Carlisle
7 Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1EJ |
1.71 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Strathclyde Avenue, St Bede's RC Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7DS |
1.9 miles |
|
Belle Vue Primary School
Beaver Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7PT |
1.92 miles |
|
Norman Street Primary School
Norman Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2BQ |
2.21 miles |
|
Brook Street Primary School
Edward Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2JB |
2.28 miles |
|
Robert Ferguson Primary School
East Dale Street, Denton Holme, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5LA |
2.29 miles |
|
Yewdale School
Yewdale Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7SD |
2.38 miles |
|
Newlaithes Junior School
Langrigg Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DX |
2.46 miles |
|
Newlaithes Infant School
Langrigg Road, Newlaithes Nursery & Infant School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DX |
2.47 miles |
|
Blackford CofE Primary School
Blackford, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4ES |
2.49 miles |
|
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Victoria Road, Botcherby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2UE |
2.54 miles |
|
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Harold Street, Currock, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4HG |
2.71 miles |
|
Rockcliffe CofE School
Rockcliffe, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4AA |
2.9 miles |
|
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Kirklands Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JD |
3.02 miles |
|
Upperby Primary School
Uldale Road, Upperby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JT |
3.18 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
James Rennie School
California Road, Kingstown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0BU |
0.59 miles |
|
Austin Friars
Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, CA3 9PB |
0.72 miles |
|
Trinity School
Strand Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1JB |
1.62 miles |
|
Richard Rose Central Academy
Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1LY |
1.84 miles |
|
Richard Rose Morton Academy
Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6LB |
2.65 miles |
|
St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Scalegate Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4NL |
3.23 miles |