Gillford Centre
URN: 112095 • Carlisle CA2 4JE
Overview
- Name
- Gillford Centre
- URN
- 112095
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Nichols (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01228226957
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Upperby Road, Carlisle CA2 4JE
Summary
The Gillford Centre, located in Carlisle, is a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) catering to 68 mixed-gender pupils who have faced barriers in mainstream education. The centre aims to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where students can re-engage with learning and rebuild their confidence. With a focus on relationships, the staff work closely with pupils to support their academic, social, and emotional development.
The curriculum at The Gillford Centre is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering bespoke and therapeutic support. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of being school-ready, work-ready, and life-ready, empowering pupils to overcome challenges and achieve their potential. The centre actively promotes British values, encouraging respect, tolerance, and critical thinking among students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the Gillford Centre's approach, with initiatives aimed at fostering links with local organisations and promoting understanding of various cultures. The school is committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of its pupils, celebrating every step of progress they make.
The curriculum at The Gillford Centre is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering bespoke and therapeutic support. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of being school-ready, work-ready, and life-ready, empowering pupils to overcome challenges and achieve their potential. The centre actively promotes British values, encouraging respect, tolerance, and critical thinking among students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the Gillford Centre's approach, with initiatives aimed at fostering links with local organisations and promoting understanding of various cultures. The school is committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of its pupils, celebrating every step of progress they make.
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Nearby alternatives
- James Rennie School (78.8)
- James Rennie School (75.2)
- University of Cumbria (58.7)
- Eden Park Academy (55.3)
- Cumbria Institute of the Arts (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 68
- Boys
- 49
- Girls
- 19
- FSM %
- 58.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 68 | 49 | 19 | 58.80 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 68 | 56 | 12 | 51.50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 62 | 48 | 14 | 35.50 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 62 | 48 | 14 | 35.50 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 69 | 51 | 18 | 44.90 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 77 | 63 | 14 | 32.50 |
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