VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Houghton CofE School
Goodgraded 16/03/2022Ages 4–11183 pupilsChurch of England
Houghton CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Carlisle, within the Cumberland local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 183 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/03/2022, Houghton CofE School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Carlisle can view Houghton CofE School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence18.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals5.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.6%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Carlisle
All schools in Carlisle →James Rennie SchoolOutstanding · 0.8 miStanwix SchoolGood · 1.4 miKingmoor Nursery and Infant SchoolGood · 1.2 miKingmoor Junior SchoolGood · 1.2 miRichard Rose Central Academy2.0 miTrinity School1.9 mi
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