Church Street, Stanwix, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 9DW
10 simple reasons to choose Stanwix School
State primary school (Academy Converter).
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Stanwix School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the 4 best independent or state primaries within a 7 mile radius. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.1 pupils per class and 25.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 20% 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. British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities.
In the top 31% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are extra help sessions for some subjects and a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in gymnastics.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Stanwix School
Independent Prep Schools
Austin Friars Junior School (0.7 miles); Lime House School, Primary (7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Wreay Church of England Primary School (5.8 miles); Great Corby School (6.9 miles); Hayton Church of England Primary School (7.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Austin Friars (0.7 miles); Lime House School (7 miles).
State Senior Schools
William Howard School (8.9 miles); The Nelson Thomlinson School (11.7 miles); Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith (19.2 miles).