St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School

URN: 112371 • Carlisle CA2 4JD

Overview

Name
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School
URN
112371
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
M Merrick (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Kirklands Road, Carlisle CA2 4JD

Summary

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, located in Carlisle, is a voluntary aided primary school serving children aged 3 to 11. Established in 1938, the school is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith and is part of the Mater Christi Multi-Academy Trust. The school’s ethos centres on nurturing each child’s unique talents and potential, with a strong emphasis on values such as knowledge, aspiration, service, and prayer.

The curriculum at St Margaret Mary’s is designed to be rich and varied, promoting a love for lifelong learning across subjects including maths, humanities, performing arts, and sports. The school encourages participation in weekly Mass and various community activities, ensuring that parish life is integral to the educational experience.

With a current enrolment of 236 pupils and a capacity of 238, the school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where both Catholic and non-Catholic children are welcomed. The dedicated staff aim to create a culture of respect and motivation, helping every child to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.

Key details

LA
Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
238
Pupils
236
Boys
118
Girls
118
FSM %
23.60
Open date
Close date
2021-08-31
Last Ofsted
2018-01-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cumbria

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 236 118 118 238 23.60
2024-09-11 236 118 118 238 23.60
2023-09-11 236 118 118 238 23.60
2022-09-11 236 118 118 238 23.60
2021-09-11 236 118 118 238 23.60
2020-09-11 236 119 117 238 14.80

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