Newlaithes Infant School
URN: 112226 • Carlisle CA2 6DX
Overview
- Name
- Newlaithes Infant School
- URN
- 112226
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Wilkinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01228525756
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Langrigg Road, Carlisle CA2 6DX
Summary
Newlaithes Infant School is a community primary school located in Carlisle, Cumberland, catering to a mixed-gender population of 207 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 180. The school is committed to creating a supportive and stimulating environment where children can develop a lifelong love of learning. Emphasising values such as kindness, respect, and cooperation, the school fosters a friendly atmosphere that encourages positive behaviour among students.
The curriculum at Newlaithes is designed to be engaging and inclusive, ensuring that all children feel happy and safe while learning. Recent Ofsted inspections highlighted that pupils are well-mannered, courteous, and eager to participate in their education. The school actively involves parents and the wider community, promoting a collaborative approach to education through events such as open evenings for prospective families.
Newlaithes Infant School also prioritises the well-being of its students, with initiatives in place to support health and safety. The school is dedicated to continuous improvement and development, ensuring that it meets the needs of its pupils and prepares them for future educational success.
The curriculum at Newlaithes is designed to be engaging and inclusive, ensuring that all children feel happy and safe while learning. Recent Ofsted inspections highlighted that pupils are well-mannered, courteous, and eager to participate in their education. The school actively involves parents and the wider community, promoting a collaborative approach to education through events such as open evenings for prospective families.
Newlaithes Infant School also prioritises the well-being of its students, with initiatives in place to support health and safety. The school is dedicated to continuous improvement and development, ensuring that it meets the needs of its pupils and prepares them for future educational success.
Useful links
- Newsletter Autumn 2025 (download)
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- Carlisle Schools’ Partnership (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Log in (other)
- Parent View (other)
- Website design by PrimarySite.net (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wreay CofE Primary School (75.6)
- High Hesket CofE School (74.8)
- Crosby-on-Eden CofE School (66.9)
- Ivegill CofE School (66.7)
- Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School (66.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 207
- Boys
- 96
- Girls
- 111
- FSM %
- 12.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 207 | 96 | 111 | 180 | 12.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 211 | 100 | 111 | 180 | 11.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 213 | 114 | 99 | 180 | 11.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 213 | 114 | 99 | 180 | 11.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 218 | 116 | 102 | 180 | 8.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 208 | 107 | 101 | 180 | 6.30 |
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