William Howard School

Contact details for the school

School Name: William Howard School
Address: Longtown Road
Town/City: Brampton
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA8 1AR
Telephone Number: 016977 45700
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Cumbria Education Trust
Sponsor: Cumbria Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Kath Pigdon
Capacity: 1462
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1312 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.3%

SEN Provisions

  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 137252
DfE Number: 942/5412
UKPRN: 10034758
UPRN: 100110737972
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Carlisle (E14001152)
Electoral Ward: Brampton (E05014176)

Easting & Northing: 352532E, 561293N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 56' 40.79" N 2° 44' 32.65" W
Plus Code: 9C6VW7V5+V2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Sharon Elizabeth Angland - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Eleanor Dobson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 March 2027.
  • Mrs Joanna Gray - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 27 November 2025.
  • Mrs Joanna Gray - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 28 November 2029.
  • Mrs Jacqueline Ann Kirsopp - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 4 September 2029.
  • Mrs Ellen Mothersdale - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 25 February 2030.
  • Mr James Ferris Porter - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 10 July 2029.
  • Dr John Storr - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 28 November 2029.
  • Dr John Storr - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 March 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 27 November 2025.
  • Ms Sarah Threlkeld-Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 4 September 2025.