Thursby Primary School
Community primary school in Carlisle (Cumberland).
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
It is a pleasure to lead a school where excellence in education is not only our priority but also deeply rooted in the values of community, respect, and collaboration. At Thursby Primary School, we are committed to providing a high standard of education that nurtures the academic, social, and emotional growth of every child.
Our curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and foster a lifelong love of learning. We are a highly inclusive school that believes that each child has the potential to achieve great things, and we are dedicated to supporting them in reaching their fullest potential.
The success of our students is built on the strong partnerships we maintain with parents, carers, and the local community. We recognise that education extends beyond the classroom, and we actively engage with families and local organisations to create a supportive network around our students.
This partnership ensures that we provide a well-rounded education that prepares our children to thrive both in school and in the wider world. Our children display excellent behaviour and positive attitudes towards their learning. They take pride in being part of the Thursby Primary School family.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
- Archery
- Fencing
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Stem
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 112123
- 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
- Cumberland
- Constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Liam Benson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lisa Brown | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Claire Large | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Carl Barnes | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Miss Denise Swinburn | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Julie Stewart | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Gillian Martin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Ms Vic Davis Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · 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