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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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