Gillford Centre

About Gillford Centre

Gillford Centre is a pupil referral unit in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 5–16. It has 68 pupils on roll. 55.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cumberland →

School Type

Pupil referral unit

Age Range

Ages 5–16

Gender

Mixed

Number of Pupils

68

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Upperby Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 4JE

Phone

01228226957

Headteacher

James Nichols

Website

https://www.thegillfordcentre.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gillford Centre?

Gillford Centre is a pupil referral unit in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 5–16.

How many pupils does Gillford Centre have?

Gillford Centre has 68 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Where is Gillford Centre?

Gillford Centre is located at Upperby Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 4JE.