Newtown Community Primary School

URN: 112218 • Carlisle CA2 7LW

Overview

Name
Newtown Community Primary School
URN
112218
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Special Measures
Ranking score
32.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Raymond William Gordon (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Newtown Road, Carlisle CA2 7LW

Summary

Newtown Community Primary School, located in Carlisle, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 124 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every child feels happy, healthy, and safe. The ethos of the school is built around the values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, encouraging students to develop positive relationships and a passion for learning.

The curriculum at Newtown Primary is designed to engage students through real-life experiences and cross-curricular learning, focusing on both academic and social-emotional development. The school aims to equip children with the skills necessary for lifelong learning, while also preparing them for future educational phases and life beyond school.

Newtown Primary places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration, actively seeking partnerships with parents and guardians to enhance the educational experience. The school is part of the Cumbria Education Trust, which enables it to work alongside other schools to achieve the best outcomes for its pupils. Support services are readily available for families, ensuring that the well-being of students is a top priority.

Key details

LA
Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
124
Boys
65
Girls
59
FSM %
39.50
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2020-08-31
Last Ofsted
2020-01-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cumbria

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 124 65 59 210 39.50
2024-09-11 124 65 59 210 39.50
2023-09-11 124 65 59 210 39.50
2022-09-11 124 65 59 210 39.50
2021-09-11 124 65 59 210 39.50
2020-09-11 124 65 59 210 39.50

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