Longtown Primary School
URN: 133387 • Carlisle CA6 5UG
Overview
- Name
- Longtown Primary School
- URN
- 133387
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 35.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Geoff Norman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Mary Street, Carlisle CA6 5UG
Summary
Longtown Primary School, located in Carlisle, is a mixed foundation school with a capacity of 189 students. As part of the Cumbria Education Trust, the school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school's ethos is built on the core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience, aiming to inspire pupils to be the best they can be.
The curriculum at Longtown Primary is designed to be aspirational and comprehensive, integrating traditional values with modern educational practices. The school places a strong emphasis on teaching life skills and offers a range of extracurricular activities to enrich the students' learning experiences. The recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as 'Good', highlighting the effective teaching and positive behaviour of the children.
Longtown Primary actively promotes community involvement and works closely with parents to ensure a supportive learning environment. The school has a dedicated PTA that organizes events to enhance the school experience, fostering a strong sense of community among families and staff alike.
The curriculum at Longtown Primary is designed to be aspirational and comprehensive, integrating traditional values with modern educational practices. The school places a strong emphasis on teaching life skills and offers a range of extracurricular activities to enrich the students' learning experiences. The recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as 'Good', highlighting the effective teaching and positive behaviour of the children.
Longtown Primary actively promotes community involvement and works closely with parents to ensure a supportive learning environment. The school has a dedicated PTA that organizes events to enhance the school experience, fostering a strong sense of community among families and staff alike.
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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
- Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 189
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2002-09-01
- Close date
- 2016-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-01-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 189 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 189 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 189 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 189 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 189 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 189 |
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