Local area: Denton Holme & Harraby Green
Local authority: Cumberland
Denton Holme & Harraby Green in Cumberland Early years summary
Summary
Denton Holme & Harraby Green (E02003996) is part of Cumberland local authority (view on map). Denton Holme & Harraby Green has an approximate population of 9,400 people, of which 5.2% are children 5 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: nearer to a major town or city".
Denton Holme & Harraby Green neighbours Central Carlisle, Longsowerby & Caldewgate, Botcherby & Harraby, Currock & Upperby, and Garlands & Dalston.
Headlines for early years in Cumberland
The data below is only available at local authority level
- In Cumberland, 96% of the funded places for 3-year-olds have been taken up, which is higher than the national at 88%. This places it among the top 10% of areas
Guidance and data sources
Local area pages are based on the middle-layer super output areas (MSOAs) distributed across the country. MSOAs comprise between 2,000 and 6,000 households and have a resident population of, generally, between 5,000 and 15,000 people. MSOAs fit within local authorities. For each area, descriptive statistics are compared with local authority and national averages. For more information about MSOAs, please visit the Office for National Statistics website.
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Deprivation
Denton Holme & Harraby Green is the 23rd least deprived area in Cumberland (out of 33) with 35% of children living in low-income families, compared to 32% across Cumberland and 38% nationally.
Provider information
Registered childcare providers
Denton Holme & Harraby Green has 8 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Denton Holme & Harraby Green |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 8 |
| Childminders | 2 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 6 |
In Denton Holme & Harraby Green, there have been 2 full inspections of childcare providers since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Achievement: 1 was graded 'expected standard', and 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines: 2 were graded 'expected standard' (of 2).
Children's welfare and wellbeing: 2 were graded 'expected standard' (of 2).
Curriculum and teaching: 2 were graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Inclusion: 1 was graded 'expected standard', and 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Leadership and governance: 2 were graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
The tables below show the outcomes of inspections of childcare providers in Denton Holme & Harraby Green. The tables are split by provider type, and show the number of inspections that have taken place for each area, and the outcomes of those inspections.
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All childcare
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Childminders
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Summary of Ofsted findings
Summary of Ofsted findings
Inspection of Cumberland’s local authority children’s services
These inspections focus on the effectiveness of local authority services and arrangements:
- to help and protect children, and enable families to stay together and get the help they need
- the experiences and progress of children in care wherever they live, including those children who return home
- the arrangements for permanence for children who are looked after, in stable, loving homes, including adoption
- the experiences and progress of care leavers.
| Inspection type | Inspection start date | Overall effectiveness | Impact of leaders | Help and protection | Children in care | Care leavers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILACS Standard Inspection | 7 October 2024 | Good | Good | Requires improvement to be good | Good | Good |
Area SEND inspection of Cumberland Local Area Partnership
The purpose of an area SEND inspection is to:
- provide an independent, external evaluation of the effectiveness of the local area partnership’s arrangements for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- where appropriate, recommend what the local area partnership should do to improve the arrangements.
| Inspection outcome |
|---|
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Cumberland was last inspected on 7 July 2025. The local area partnership's arrangements lead to inconsistent experiences and outcomes for children and young people with SEND. The local area partnership must work jointly to make improvements. They were given no areas for priority action. The next full area SEND inspection will be within approximately 3 years. Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) ask that the local area partnership updates and publishes its strategic plan based on the recommendations set out in this report. |
Joint targeted area inspection of Cumberland local authority
The agencies for these inspections can include the police, children’s social care, probation services, education and relevant health services. Inspectors will also evaluate how local agencies work with education and childcare providers. The focus of these inspections is how effectively the local safeguarding partners work together at the practice and strategic levels.
| Theme | Inspection start date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| There have been no JTAI inspections for this local authority. | ||
Early years population
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Percentage of Denton Holme & Harraby Green population by age group
Table showing percentage of Denton Holme & Harraby Green population by age group
| % in Denton Holme & Harraby Green | % in Cumberland | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 and under | 5.2% | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| Under 1 year | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| 1 year | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| 2 years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| 3 years | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| 4 years | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| 5 years | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
Local authority context
Early years pupil premium
In Cumberland, 4.3% of children are receiving the early years pupil premium, compared to 5.1% nationally.
Children looked after
The percentage of 'children looked after' in Cumberland is 0.9% for under 1 year olds and 0.5% for 1 to 4 year olds. The national average is 0.6% for under 1 year olds and 0.4% for 1 to 4 year olds.
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Table showing percentage of children looked after in Cumberland
| Number in Cumberland | % in Cumberland | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children looked after (under 1 year) | 22 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Children looked after (aged 1 to 4 years) | 52 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Percentage of children looked after in Cumberland
Special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded schools
This data is taken from the school census data for children aged 5 and under with special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded settings.
In Cumberland, 5.2% of children aged 5 and under receive SEN support in state-funded settings and 1.8% have an EHC plan, compared to 4.5% and 1.4% nationally.
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Percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
Table showing percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
| Number in Cumberland | % in Cumberland | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 794 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 47 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (3 years) | 133 | 4.9% | 3.7% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (4 years) | 269 | 10% | 9.2% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (5 years) | 345 | 13% | 12% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 282 | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 3 | 0% | 0% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (3 years) | 13 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (4 years) | 100 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (5 years) | 166 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
Education, health and care plans
This data is taken from the local authority level data for children aged 5 and under issued with an education, health and care (EHC) plan in Cumberland.
In Cumberland, 1.9% of children aged 5 and under have an EHC plan, compared to 1.6% nationally.
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Percentage of children with an EHCP in Cumberland by age group
Table showing percentage of children with an EHCP in Cumberland by age group
| Number in Cumberland | % in Cumberland | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: Children with an EHCP (age 5 and under) | 297 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (under 2 years) | 6 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (3 years) | 18 | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (4 years) | 102 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (5 years) | 171 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
Early years funded takeup
In Cumberland, take-up of funded early years places is 77% for 2-year-olds, 96% for 3-year-olds, and 98% for 4-year-olds, compared to 72%, 88%, and 93% nationally.
In Cumberland, 96% of the funded places for 3-year-olds have been taken up, which is higher than the national at 88%. This places it among the top 10% of areas.
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Percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
Table showing percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
| Funded early years places for 2-year-olds | Number of eligible 2-year-olds | % of population aged 2 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 486 | 19% | 77% |
| National | 119,598 | 19% | 72% |
| Funded early years places for 3-year-olds | Number of eligible 3-year-olds | % of population aged 3 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | All 3-year olds are eligible | 96% | |
| National | 88% | ||
| Funded early years places for 4-year-olds | Number of eligible 4-year-olds | % of population aged 4 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | All 4-year olds are eligible | 98% | |
| National | 93% | ||
The 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old funded places tables look different because they measure different things; funded places for 2-year-olds are only for children considered to be disadvantaged, while for 3- and 4-year-olds everyone is entitled to a funded place.
Children's overweight and obesity
In Cumberland, 25% of reception-age children are overweight or obese, compared to 24% nationally.
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Percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
Table showing percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
| Number in Cumberland | % in Cumberland | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's overweight and obesity (reception-age children) | 570 | 25% | 24% |
Oral health
In Cumberland, 21% of children aged 5 have visible tooth decay (oral health issues) compared to 22% nationally.
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Percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
Table showing percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
| Number examined in Cumberland | % examined in Cumberland | % in Cumberland | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral health (visible tooth decay in 5-year-olds) | 811 | 29% | 21% | 22% |