Crosthwaite CofE School
School Name: Crosthwaite CofE School Address: Crosthwaite Town/City: Kendal County: Cumbria Postcode: LA8 8HT Telephone Number: 015395 68471 Website: www.crosthwaiteprimary.net
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Jessop
Capacity: 100
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 109 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 109% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.9%
URN: 112317
DfE Number: 943/3358
UKPRN: 10077447
UPRN: 10003947161
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale (E14001580)
Electoral Ward: Bowness and Lyth (E05014219)
Diocese: CE07(Diocese of Carlisle)
Easting & Northing: 344353E, 491328N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 18' 54.48" N 2° 51' 24.3" W
Plus Code: 9C6V848V+38
DfE Record: View record
- Mrs Joanna Ainsworth - Governor. Appointed on 28 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 July 2028.
- Rev Emily Bagg - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
- Mrs Jeni Boothman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 July 2026.
- Mr Andrew Brown - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
- Mr Tom Davies - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 December 2029.
- Nicola Hartley - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
- John Holmes - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2020 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
- Matthew Jessop - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
- Dr Jodie Quigg - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 October 2028.
- Mr Ramin Salehi - Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 November 2025.
- Mr Ramin Salehi - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 June 2030.
- Mrs Emma Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 December 2029.
- Mr Eoin Treacy - Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 February 2026.
- Mrs Judi Webster - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 October 2028.