Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
Address: Eaglesfield
Town/City: Cockermouth
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA13 0QY
Telephone Number: 01900 823188
Website: http://www.eaglesfieldpaddle.cumbria.sch.uk

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 0-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Eaglesfield Paddle Ce Primary Academy

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Dawn Watson
Capacity: 262
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 193 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 74% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.7%

Location and administration

URN: 136784
DfE Number: 942/5209
UKPRN: 10033700
UPRN: 10008820649
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: 310868E, 527877N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 38' 19.49" N 3° 22' 56.53" W
Plus Code: 9C6RJJQ9+F3

External links

DfE Record: View record

Nearby schools

Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Eaglesfield Paddle CofE VA Primary School

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.

Governors

Mrs Alison Elizabeth Allison - Trustee. Appointed on 23 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 February 2030.
Mr Robert Barton - Trustee. Appointed on 23 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 May 2026.
Mr Simon Blacker - Trustee. Appointed on 29 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 September 2027.
Revd Jane Charman - Member. Appointed on 25 May 2021 (Original (signatory) members).
Mrs Lauren Faye Elliot - Trustee. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
Venerable Stewart Fyfe - Member. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Original (signatory) members).
Mr Martin Parlett - Trustee. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2029.
Mr Mark Quin - Trustee. Appointed on 19 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 December 2028.
Rev Barbara Anne Robinson - Trustee. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
Bishop Rob Saner-Haigh - Member. Appointed on 9 May 2025 (Original (signatory) members).
Mr Paul Alexander Sloan - Trustee. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 February 2030.
Mrs Ann-~Marie Stee - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
Mrs Ann-Marie Steel - Trustee. Appointed on 1 October 2015 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 October 2026.
Mrs Ann-Marie Steel - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 2 September 2015 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
Mrs Ann-Marie Steel - Member. Appointed on 2 September 2015 (Original (signatory) members).
Mr Edward John Strong - Trustee. Appointed on 9 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 March 2026.
Councillor Gillian Troughton - Member. Appointed on 28 November 2017 (Original (signatory) members).
Mr Simon Tucker - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
Mrs Charlotte Tudway - Member. Appointed on 23 March 2022 (Original (signatory) members).
Mrs Dawn Victoria Francis Watson - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 April 2012.
Mrs Dawn Francis Victoria Watson - Trustee. Appointed on 1 April 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
Mrs Sarah Weller - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 July 2025.