The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Stephen Johnston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Jackson Road, Houghton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Houghton CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Houghton CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Houghton CofE School?
Houghton CofE School currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Houghton CofE School take?
Houghton CofE School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Houghton CofE School?
Houghton CofE School is in Carlisle, CA3 0PA, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Houghton CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Houghton CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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