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Robert Ferguson Primary School

East Dale Street, Carlisle, CA2 5LA
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Robert Ferguson Primary School
Carlisle, CA2 5LA
424 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
23.30% FSM %
216 Boys
208 Girls
About Robert Ferguson Primary School

Robert Ferguson Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Cumberland, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 424 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Graham Frost.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cumberland or the school directly.

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 Denton Holme
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to 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 10074317
URN 112242
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Miss Alma Davidson Chair of Governors 16/03/2015 16/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Calder Governor 19/09/2023 19/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Alma Davidson Governor 16/03/2015 16/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Justine Davidson Governor 01/11/2017 01/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Simon Doyle Governor 16/03/2015 16/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kitti Filep Governor 26/11/2024 26/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Graham Frost Governor 01/09/2009 01/09/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Hannah Heslop Governor 12/10/2020 12/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Kevin Norman Governor 11/03/2025 24/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Cameron Wilson Governor 28/11/2023 28/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Robert Ferguson Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Carlisle, Cumberland.
Robert Ferguson Primary School has 424 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Robert Ferguson Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Robert Ferguson Primary School is Mr Graham Frost.
Robert Ferguson Primary School is at East Dale Street, Denton Holme, Carlisle, CA2 5LA, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Robert Ferguson Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Robert Ferguson Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Graham Frost
East Dale Street, Denton Holme, Carlisle, CA2 5LA
01228535091
www.rferguson.org
Location
CA2 5LA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112242
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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