St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
URN: 148701 • Carlisle CA2 4JD
Overview
- Name
- St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
- URN
- 148701
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 38.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vicky McDowell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01228401800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kirklands Road, Carlisle CA2 4JD
Summary
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, located in Carlisle, is an academy converter serving children aged 3 to 11. Established in 1938, the school is deeply rooted in the Catholic community, operating under the Mater Christi Multi-Academy Trust. The school prioritises a Christ-centred education, fostering individual talents and promoting values of knowledge, aspiration, service, and prayer.
With a current enrolment of 230 pupils, St Margaret Mary offers a rich and varied curriculum designed to stimulate a lifelong love of learning. The school provides numerous extracurricular activities, including clubs and trips, to enhance the educational experience and create lasting memories. Weekly Mass and participation in parish life are integral components of the school’s ethos, ensuring that spiritual growth is a key focus.
The school welcomes both Catholic and non-Catholic children, striving to create an inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to gain a firsthand understanding of its community and educational approach.
With a current enrolment of 230 pupils, St Margaret Mary offers a rich and varied curriculum designed to stimulate a lifelong love of learning. The school provides numerous extracurricular activities, including clubs and trips, to enhance the educational experience and create lasting memories. Weekly Mass and participation in parish life are integral components of the school’s ethos, ensuring that spiritual growth is a key focus.
The school welcomes both Catholic and non-Catholic children, striving to create an inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to gain a firsthand understanding of its community and educational approach.
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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
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 238
- Pupils
- 230
- Boys
- 117
- Girls
- 113
- FSM %
- 30.00
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 230 | 117 | 113 | 238 | 30.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 233 | 122 | 111 | 238 | 30.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 221 | 107 | 114 | 238 | 26.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 221 | 107 | 114 | 238 | 26.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 238 |
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