Great Orton Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Great Orton Primary School
Address: Great Orton
Town/City: Carlisle
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA5 6NA
Telephone Number: 01228 711602
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Walker
Capacity: 70
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 35 (63% boys & 37% girls)
Enrollment: 50% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.9%

Location and administration

URN: 112110
DfE Number: 942/2027
UKPRN: 10079818
UPRN: 10008688238
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Penrith and Solway (E14001424)
Electoral Ward: Dalston and Burgh (E05014185)

Easting & Northing: 332868E, 553889N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 52' 33.16" N 3° 2' 51.35" W
Plus Code: 9C6RVXG2+9X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Kirkbampton CofE School (3.2km)
  2. Wiggonby CofE School (3.4km)
  3. Thursby Primary School (3.9km)
  4. Yewdale School (4.4km)
  5. Richard Rose Morton Academy (4.9km)
  6. Burgh by Sands School (4.9km)
Governors

  • Mrs Jennifer Addison - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 29 April 2030.
  • Mrs Natalie Blakey - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 29 April 2030.
  • Mrs Rachael Cuzick - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 October 2026.
  • Mrs Vicky Gaffney - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 March 2026.
  • Mr Peter Greig - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mrs Verna Lowe - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2026.
  • Miss Sharon McGaffin - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2028.
  • Mr Ben Tickle - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2029.