Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Houghton CofE School

Jackson Road, Carlisle, CA3 0PA
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Houghton CofE School
Carlisle, CA3 0PA
183 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
6.00% FSM %
107 Boys
76 Girls
About Houghton CofE School

Houghton CofE School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Carlisle, Cumberland, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 183 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Stephen Johnston.

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 Voluntary controlled 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 Houghton and Irthington
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074931
URN 112250
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Mutter Chair of Governors 24/09/2024 23/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Dodd Governor 21/11/2022 20/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sheila Don Governor 05/07/2022 04/07/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Michelle Gate Governor 02/10/2024 01/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sarah Gore Governor 29/04/2025 28/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kayleigh Irving Governor 03/12/2021 02/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Stephen Johnston Governor 21/01/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Keiran McKnight Governor 07/09/2024 06/09/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Graham Smith Governor 22/03/2022 21/03/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Richard Telford Governor 10/10/2022 09/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Andrew Towner Governor 26/02/2014 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Houghton CofE School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Carlisle, Cumberland.
Houghton CofE School has 183 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Houghton CofE School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Houghton CofE School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Houghton CofE School is Mr Stephen Johnston.
Houghton CofE School is at Jackson Road, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0PA, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Houghton CofE School: Does not have a sixth form.
Houghton CofE School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Stephen Johnston
Jackson Road, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0PA
01228593992
www.houghtonschool.co.uk/
Location
CA3 0PA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112250
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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