Newtown Primary School

About Newtown Primary School

Newtown Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 144 pupils on roll. It is part of CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 57.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.5% 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

144 / 210 (69%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 June 2025

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.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 7LW

Phone

01228409650

Head Teacher

Mhairi Roberts

Website

www.newtown.cumbria.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Newtown Primary School?

Newtown Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Newtown Primary School have?

Newtown Primary School has 144 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Newtown Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

55% of pupils at Newtown Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Newtown Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Newtown Primary School is part of CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Newtown Primary School?

Newtown Primary School is located at Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 7LW.