Bewcastle School — Primary School in Carlisle

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Bewcastle School

Carlisle, CA6 6PF

14 Pupils

56 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

38.50% FSM %

8 Boys

6 Girls

About Bewcastle School

Bewcastle School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Carlisle, Cumberland, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 14 pupils on roll. School capacity: 56. Current headteacher: Matthew Dixon.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Cumberland
Region	North West
Administrative District	Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency	Carlisle
Ward	Longtown
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10074346
URN	112103
Data Last Updated	04-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Mark Davis	Chair of Governors	25/01/2021	25/05/2026	Appointed by LA
Mr Philip Burns	Governor	23/01/2023	26/01/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Dixon	Governor	01/09/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Charlotte Harkness	Governor	29/11/2024	29/11/2028	Elected by parents
Ms Jane Howard	Governor	28/09/2023	27/09/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Emma James	Governor	28/09/2023	27/09/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Ross Oliver	Governor	28/01/2026	28/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Parkinson	Governor	25/04/2023	24/04/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Paula Parkinson	Governor	25/11/2025	24/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joyce Waugh	Governor	28/09/2023	27/09/2027	Elected by parents

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Bewcastle School?

Bewcastle School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Carlisle, Cumberland.

How many pupils does Bewcastle School have?

Bewcastle School has 14 pupils, with a capacity of 56.

What is the age range at Bewcastle School?

Bewcastle School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Bewcastle School?

The Headteacher at Bewcastle School is Mr Matthew Dixon.

Where is Bewcastle School located?

Bewcastle School is at Roadhead, Carlisle, CA6 6PF, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.

Does Bewcastle School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Bewcastle School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Bewcastle School currently open?

Bewcastle School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Matthew Dixon

Roadhead, Carlisle, CA6 6PF

01697748662

www.bewcastle.cumbria.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 112103

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026