Armathwaite School
Community primary school in Carlisle (Westmorland and Furness).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
A Warm and Nurturing Learning Community in the Heart of Eden Valley Armathwaite Primary School is a small, friendly, and caring village school serving the wonderful communities of Armathwaite and Ainstable. Nestled in the beautiful Eden Valley, we offer education for children aged 3-11 years in a supportive and inspiring environment. At Armathwaite, every child is valued.
We believe in working together children, parents, staff, and the wider community to create a school where everyone thrives. As a true community school, we take pride in fostering strong relationships and encouraging our children to become confident, independent learners. We are fortunate to have plentiful outdoor space, which plays a central role in our approach to learning.
Whether exploring nature, developing independence, or working on hands-on projects, our children gain essential life skills along the way. Our dedicated team of specialist teachers works together to deliver a rich and high-quality curriculum, ensuring that every child receives the best possible learning experiences. We would love to welcome you to our school community!
Come and see what makes Armathwaite Primary a special place to learn and grow. - Mrs Stamp, Headteacher.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Football
- Netball
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Discovery Education Espresso
- Philosophy for Children (P4C)
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 112102
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Duncan Hall | Chair of Governors | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul Newsham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Daniel Kenneth Brunskill Richards | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Louise Bowers | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Elisabeth Dowes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Katie Varian | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Paul Hammond | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Joseph Askew | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Barbara Anderson Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record