Wreay, Carlisle, Cumbria CA4 0RL
10 simple reasons to choose Wreay Church of England Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Carlisle.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
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 Wreay Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Carlisle and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles.
On average, 28.9 pupils per class and 22.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average 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, emphasising Christian social morality.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 10 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Wreay Church of England Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Austin Friars Junior School (6.2 miles); Lime House School, Primary (6.3 miles); Hunter Hall School (15 miles).
State Primary Schools
Stanwix School (5.8 miles); Great Corby School (7.8 miles); Hayton Church of England Primary School (8.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Austin Friars (6.2 miles); Lime House School (6.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
William Howard School (11 miles); Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith (14 miles); The Nelson Thomlinson School (16.9 miles).