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Great Corby School and Nursery

Academy converter · Carlisle · CA4 8NE

Ages 3–11 · 99 pupils · Cumberland

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

71%

Overall absence

5.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-05-07

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)71%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.3%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
4.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.6%
Enrolments in measure
76

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

99 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
99
Boys / girls
53 / 46
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
99 / 105 (94%)
Free school meals
6.1%
FSM pupils
6
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: GREAT CORBY SCHOOL
Academy trust
GREAT CORBY SCHOOL
Headteacher
Mrs Kirsty Fox

Location

Address
Great Corby
Postcode
CA4 8NE
Town
Carlisle
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Cumberland
District
Cumberland
Constituency
Carlisle
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Special classes
No Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Carlisle, Cumberland, 99 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 6.1%. SEN provision includes: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder….

Open schools in Carlisle
56
Primary schools in Carlisle
45
Academies among open schools in Carlisle
29% (16)
Open schools in CA4
8
Primary in CA4
8
Open schools in Cumberland LA
181
Primary in Cumberland LA
146

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CarlisleNear CA4

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    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Foundation school · Primary

    Carlisle · CA4 8RE · Cumberland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM13.5%

    1.3 miles away

  • Cumwhinton School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Carlisle · CA4 8DU · Cumberland

    Ages 4–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM7.6%

    1.8 miles away

  • Scotby CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Carlisle · CA4 8AT · Cumberland

    Ages 5–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM7.4%

    2.4 miles away

  • Hayton CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Brampton · CA8 9HR · Cumberland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence3.2%
    • FSM4.6%

    2.8 miles away

  • Pennine Way Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Carlisle · CA1 3SN · Cumberland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM27.9%

    2.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kirsty Fox
Telephone
01228560399
Website
http://www.gtcorby.cumbria.sch.uk

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