Upperby Primary School

About Upperby Primary School

Upperby Primary School is a community school in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 349 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cumberland →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

349 / 420 (83%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 November 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Uldale Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 4JT

Phone

01228815460

Acting Headteacher

Paula Burns

Website

www.upperbyschool.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Upperby Primary School?

Upperby Primary School is a community school in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Upperby Primary School have?

Upperby Primary School has 349 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Upperby Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Upperby Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022).

How does Upperby Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at Upperby Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Upperby Primary School?

Upperby Primary School is located at Uldale Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 4JT.