Ireby CofE School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ireby CofE School
Address: Ireby
Town/City: Wigton
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA7 1DS
Telephone Number: 016973 71367
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Michael John
Capacity: 56
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 38 (39% boys & 61% girls)
Enrollment: 68% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.3%

Location and administration

URN: 112251
DfE Number: 942/3017
UKPRN: 10070446
UPRN: 10008818716
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Penrith and Solway (E14001424)
Electoral Ward: Bothel and Wharrels (E05014175)
Diocese: CE07(Diocese of Carlisle)

Easting & Northing: 323776E, 538794N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 44' 20.23" N 3° 11' 7.01" W
Plus Code: 9C6RPRQ7+HV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Sarah Bainbridge - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Revd Stephen John Banks - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Michael Andrew Branthwaite - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Mrs Philippa Chadwick - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Mrs Karen Ford - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 December 2028.
  • Mrs Philippa Irving - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Mr Michael Gareth John - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Dr Andrew John Knights - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2027.
  • Mr Sta? Kubasiewicz - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 October 2028.