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Longtown Primary School

Mary Street, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA6 5UG

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
68%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
202
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Longtown Primary School

Longtown Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 202 pupils on roll. It is part of CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cumberland →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
202 / 189 (107%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

23.1%
Free school meals
6%
EAL
4.0%
SEN support
13.4%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

68%
Expected standard (RWM)
3%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
105
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%
Overall absence
13.1%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

10
Teachers (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
19.6
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24
9.51
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24
£43,097
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 8% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,928 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£5,959
Spend per pupil
£6,865
Income per pupil
46%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Mary Street, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA6 5UG
Phone
01228791203
Head Teacher
Anna Carroll

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Longtown Primary School?
Longtown Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Longtown Primary School have?
Longtown Primary School has 202 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Longtown Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
68% of pupils at Longtown Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Longtown Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Longtown Primary School is part of CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Longtown Primary School?
Longtown Primary School is located at Mary Street, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA6 5UG.

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