Braithwaite CofE Primary School
School Name: Braithwaite CofE Primary School Address: Braithwaite Town/City: Keswick County: Cumbria Postcode: CA12 5TD Telephone Number: 017687 78356 Website: www.braithwaite.cumbria.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2015 Trust: The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust Sponsor: The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Jo Laker
Capacity: 98
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 40 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 41% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.3%
URN: 142106
DfE Number: 942/3402
UKPRN: 10053704
UPRN: 10012988677
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: 323235E, 523713N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 36' 12.14" N 3° 11' 22.97" W
Plus Code: 9C6RJR36+84
DfE Record: View record
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- All Saints' CofE School
- Gilsland CofE Primary School
- Penny Bridge CofE School
- Lazonby C of E Primary School
- Ambleside CofE Primary School
- Lorton School
- Whitfield CofE Primary School
- Dean CofE School
- Wreay Church of England Primary School
- Kirkland Church of England Academy
- Threlkeld CofE Primary School
- Ellenborough Academy
- All Saints' CofE School
- Mrs Joanne Laker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2007 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Lesley Mc Laughlin - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 July 2028.
- Revd Andrew Murphie - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
- Mrs Franchesca Robson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 September 2029.
- Mrs Ann Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 November 2029.
- Mrs Laura Todhunter - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mr Andrew Triggs Hodge - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2026.
- Mrs Mary Wardle - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 December 2029.
- Mrs Kellie Willis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2030.