Thursby Primary School — Primary School in Carlisle

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Thursby Primary School

Carlisle, CA5 6PN

107 Pupils

140 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

19.40% FSM %

57 Boys

50 Girls

About Thursby Primary School

Thursby Primary 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 107 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Carl Barnes.

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	Penrith and Solway
Ward	Thursby
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: 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	10074337
URN	112123
Data Last Updated	26-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Liam Benson	Chair of Governors	03/12/2023	12/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Carl Barnes	Governor	06/01/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lisa Brown	Governor	30/09/2025	30/09/2029	Elected by school staff
Ms Vic Davis	Governor	30/09/2025	30/09/2029	Appointed by LA
Ms Claire Little	Governor	30/09/2025	30/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gillian Martin	Governor	01/07/2022	01/07/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jenny Milburn	Governor	24/09/2021	25/09/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Julie Stewart	Governor	20/03/2024	20/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Denise Swinburn	Governor	02/07/2024	02/07/2028	Appointed by GB/board