Gosforth CofE Primary School
URN: 112294 • Seascale CA20 1AZ
Overview
- Name
- Gosforth CofE Primary School
- URN
- 112294
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Leanne Long (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01946725244
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wasdale Road, Seascale CA20 1AZ
Summary
Gosforth CofE Primary School is a small, voluntary controlled primary school located in Seascale, Cumberland, with a current enrolment of 109 pupils against a capacity of 140. The school has maintained a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection in March 2024. Established over 150 years ago, it is situated in a picturesque village, just four miles from the west coast and twelve miles south of Whitehaven, providing students with a unique learning environment enriched by views of the Lake District National Park.
The school promotes a strong ethos grounded in Christian values, aiming to foster self-confidence, resilience, and a sense of community among its pupils. It focuses on developing students intellectually, spiritually, morally, and socially, encouraging them to explore their individual talents while promoting respect and cooperation. The curriculum is designed to support high achievement and personal growth, ensuring that each child reaches their full potential.
Gosforth CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and providing a safe learning environment for all children. The school welcomes visits from prospective families and encourages community involvement in its educational activities. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
The school promotes a strong ethos grounded in Christian values, aiming to foster self-confidence, resilience, and a sense of community among its pupils. It focuses on developing students intellectually, spiritually, morally, and socially, encouraging them to explore their individual talents while promoting respect and cooperation. The curriculum is designed to support high achievement and personal growth, ensuring that each child reaches their full potential.
Gosforth CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and providing a safe learning environment for all children. The school welcomes visits from prospective families and encourages community involvement in its educational activities. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
Useful links
- Board of Governors (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Home Page (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and procedures (other)
- More info (other)
- Prospectus 2025-26 (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term dates (other)
- About Us (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Seascale Primary School (56.3)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 109
- Boys
- 67
- Girls
- 42
- FSM %
- 0.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 109 | 67 | 42 | 140 | 0.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 120 | 72 | 48 | 140 | 4.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 123 | 74 | 49 | 120 | 2.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 123 | 74 | 49 | 120 | 2.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 117 | 65 | 52 | 120 | 2.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 118 | 72 | 46 | 120 | 1.70 |
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