Gillford Centre
Pupil referral unit school in Carlisle (Cumberland).
Location
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Welcome to The Gillford Centre / School 180. Thank you for visiting our website and taking the time to find out more about who we are and what we do. At The Gillford Centre, we are proud to offer a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every young person is given the opportunity to succeed regardless of their previous experiences in education.
As a Pupil Referral Unit, we work with pupils who may have faced barriers in mainstream settings, helping them to re-engage with learning, rebuild confidence, and begin a new chapter with the support and care they deserve. Our approach is centred around relationships. We believe that with trust, consistency, and the right support in place, all pupils can thrive.
Whether a young person is with us for a short time or a longer stay, we aim to make a lasting difference not only academically, but socially and emotionally too.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 112095
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Constituency
- Carlisle
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Josh Jenkins | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Ward | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Anna Wadsworth | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Lynne Gibson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Russell Norman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr James Nichols | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Elaine Lynch | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Andy Abernethy | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
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