Great Corby, Carlisle, Cumbria CA4 8NE

10 simple reasons to choose Great Corby School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Carlisle.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Great Corby School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Carlisle and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles.
On average, 27.3 pupils per class and 23.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 13% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 38% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near Great Corby School
Independent Prep Schools
Austin Friars Junior School (7.4 miles); Lime House School, Primary (12.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Hayton Church of England Primary School (3.2 miles); Stanwix School (6.9 miles); Wreay Church of England Primary School (7.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Austin Friars (7.4 miles); Lime House School (12.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
William Howard School (6.1 miles); The Nelson Thomlinson School (17.6 miles); Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith (20.9 miles).