Houghton CofE School
87%
Capacity
183
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Houghton CofE School
Houghton CofE School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Houghton CofE School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephen Johnston, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7053rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 111 in Cumberland.
Houghton CofE School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 30 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Houghton CofE School include Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Gymnastics, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, Houghton CofE School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Jackson Road, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA3 0PA |
| Headteacher | Stephen Johnston |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.0% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 210 (87% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7053rd of 13,686
Nationally
1018th of 2,065
In North West
37th of 111
In Cumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
85
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Jackson Road, Carlisle
Cumberland, CA3 0PA
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