Upperby Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Upperby Primary School
Address: Uldale Road, Upperby
Town/City: Carlisle
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA2 4JT
Telephone Number: 01228 815460
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Acting Headteacher: Mrs Paula Burns
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 346 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.4%

Location and administration

URN: 112243
DfE Number: 942/2711
UKPRN: 10074316
UPRN: 10008677968
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Carlisle (E14001152)
Electoral Ward: Upperby (E05014213)

Easting & Northing: 340880E, 553666N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 52' 29.59" N 2° 55' 21.75" W
Plus Code: 9C6VV3FG+XW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr William Atkinson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 September 2000 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 March 2029.
  • Mrs Paula Burns - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Miss Ruth Chandler - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Mrs Luci Rose Hannah - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Mrs Maureen Hodges - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Miss Rachael Mason - Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2010 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 October 2028.
  • Miss Victoria April May-Winter - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Nichols - Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 May 2030.
  • Mrs Amy Oliver - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mrs Helen Sheridan - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Councillor Chris Wills - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 25 February 2026.
  • Mrs Carol Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 1988 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 July 2029.