Blackford CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Blackford CofE Primary School
Address: Blackford
Town/City: Carlisle
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA6 4ES
Telephone Number: 01228 674614
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lindsey Slater
Capacity: 56
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 60 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 107% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.4%

Location and administration

URN: 112300
DfE Number: 942/3301
UKPRN: 10074920
UPRN: 10008693853
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Carlisle (E14001152)
Electoral Ward: Longtown (E05014199)
Diocese: CE07(Diocese of Carlisle)

Easting & Northing: 339561E, 562480N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 57' 14.12" N 2° 56' 42.41" W
Plus Code: 9C6VX333+HX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. James Rennie School (3.2km)
  2. Houghton CofE School (3.5km)
  3. Rockcliffe CofE School (3.6km)
  4. Kingmoor Junior School (3.9km)
  5. Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School (4.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Suzy Brown - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 3 October 2027.
  • Miss Melanie Cruickshank - Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 June 2026.
  • Mrs Lee-Ann Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 June 2028.
  • Mrs Pam Jones - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 January 2028.
  • Mrs Dorothea Mackay - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 May 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 18 May 2026.
  • Mr Tim Pickstone - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Mrs Lindsey Slater - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Vicky Syrett - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Mr William Wharton - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 3 October 2027.