Longtown Primary School
Mary Street, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5UGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Longtown Primary School is a primary school in Carlisle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 14th of 40 primary schools in Carlisle. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 May 2019, report published 9 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 March 2025
Pupils delight in attending this happy and vibrant school. Relationships between staff and pupils are very strong and nurturing. Pupils are proud of their harmonious school. The environment is welcoming to all. Staff develop pupils' individual talents well. The school is highly ambitious for pupils to succeed, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils rise to these expectations and are keen learners. They have a strong appetite to improve their knowledge. Pupils achieve very well and are thoroughly prepared for the next stage of their learning. Pupils behave extremely well. In the early years, children settle quickly into school routines. Older pupils serve as excellent role models. They enjoy working with and reading to younger pupils. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils quickly learn to be respectful, confident and articulate when expressing their thoughts and views. Pupils benefit from impressive and wide-ranging experiences that enrich their personal development. They take great pride in their responsibilities, for example, as school leaders on environmental issues and supporting the local community. A rich variety of visits and after-school activities enhance pupils' learning across the curriculum. Pupils' well-developed understanding of equality and diversity ensures that they value the rights of others within and beyond their locality.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
182 pupils on roll, with places for 189
Schools near Longtown Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackford CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 13% met the expected standard |
| Fir Ends Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Rockcliffe CofE School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Shankhill CofE Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Houghton CofE School | 6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Anna Carroll
- Phone
- 01228791203
- Address
- Mary Street, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5UG
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 143116
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.