Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

High Hesket CofE School

High Hesket, Carlisle, CA4 0HU
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High Hesket CofE School
Carlisle, CA4 0HU
141 Pupils
200 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
3.80% FSM %
69 Boys
72 Girls
About High Hesket CofE School

High Hesket CofE School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Westmorland and Furness, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 141 pupils on roll. School capacity: 200. Current headteacher: Amy Harvey.

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 Westmorland and Furness or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Westmorland and Furness
Region North West
Administrative District Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary Constituency Penrith and Solway
Ward Hesket and Lazonby
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: 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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070447
URN 112248
Data Last Updated 07-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Rachael Tulip Chair of Governors 20/09/2021 20/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kevin Aitken Governor 07/01/2024 06/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Jill Campbell Governor 19/02/2024 18/02/2028 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Gillian Dixon (Associate Member) Governor 06/01/2024 06/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sarah Doyle Governor 05/10/2023 04/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Isabel Haley Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Harvey Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Claire Hewitt Governor 15/11/2023 14/11/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Miss Becka Little Governor 06/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Alma Littlefair Governor 19/02/2024 18/02/2028 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Eloise O'Neill Governor 03/10/2023 02/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachael Tulip Governor 21/09/2021 20/09/2025 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Armathwaite School
3.66 km • Carlisle
Other
Calthwaite CofE School
4.07 km • Penrith
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
High Hesket CofE School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Carlisle, Westmorland and Furness.
High Hesket CofE School has 141 pupils, with a capacity of 200.
High Hesket CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, High Hesket CofE School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at High Hesket CofE School is Mrs Amy Harvey.
High Hesket CofE School is at High Hesket, Carlisle, CA4 0HU, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority, North West.
Sixth form at High Hesket CofE School: Does not have a sixth form.
High Hesket CofE School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Amy Harvey
High Hesket, Carlisle, CA4 0HU
01697473386
www.high-hesket.cumbria.sch.uk/
Location
CA4 0HU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112248
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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