Gillford Centre
School Name: Gillford Centre Address: Upperby Road Town/City: Carlisle County: Cumbria Postcode: CA2 4JE Telephone Number: 01228 226957 Website: https://www.thegillfordcentre.co.uk
Phase: Ages 5-16 Type: Pupil referral unit Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr James Nichols
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 56 (64% boys & 36% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 55.4%
URN: 112095
DfE Number: 942/1100
UKPRN: 10016718
UPRN: 10008676935
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Carlisle (E14001152)
Electoral Ward: Upperby (E05014213)
Easting & Northing: 340832E, 553889N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 52' 36.79" N 2° 55' 24.61" W
Plus Code: 9C6VV3GG+QH
DfE Record: View record
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