Newtown Primary School

URN: 148137 • Carlisle CA2 7LW

Overview

Name
Newtown Primary School
URN
148137
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
36.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mhairi Roberts (since 2025)
Telephone
01228409650
Website
Visit
Address
Newtown Road, Carlisle CA2 7LW

Summary

Newtown Primary School, located in Carlisle, is a mixed academy sponsored by Cumbria Education Trust, serving 144 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where every child feels happy, healthy, and safe. The ethos is built around the core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, fostering a strong sense of community and encouraging positive relationships among students.

The curriculum at Newtown Primary School is designed to develop real-life skills through a cross-curricular approach, integrating social and emotional learning. This forward-looking curriculum aims to equip children with the necessary skills for lifelong learning and prepares them for future educational phases and life beyond school. The school emphasizes the importance of partnerships between home and school, encouraging parents to engage actively in their child's education.

Newtown Primary School promotes British values, ensuring that students learn to respect and tolerate diverse beliefs and cultures. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, where children are inspired to take risks, ask questions, and develop their full potential.

Key details

LA
Cumberland
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
144
Boys
63
Girls
81
FSM %
59.00
Open date
2020-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cumbria

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 144 63 81 210 59.00
2024-09-11 129 59 70 210 62.80
2023-09-11 125 62 63 210 63.10
2022-09-11 125 62 63 210 63.10
2021-09-11 121 62 59 210 59.80
2020-09-11 210

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