Norman Street 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
Head Teacher Wecome Ambition Statement Head Boy & Girl PTA Welcome from The Headteacher at Norman Street Primary School, we believe that education is about so much more than just the academic. Its about nurturing the whole child their mind, their body, and their person.
Our school is a place where children dont just learn, but where they grow, thrive, and discover the limitless possibilities that lie within them. We are a school that is deeply rooted in our community. Our children come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing their own unique experiences and perspectives.
We celebrate this diversity, knowing that it makes us stronger and more vibrant as a school. Our children learn not just about the world beyond our doors, but about the rich tapestry of cultures and stories that make up the community they call home.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- School Hub
- School Money
- Day to Day
- About The School
- Why Us
- New Families
- Early Years
- Extra Curricular
- Wraparound Care
- Reading
- OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning)
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
- 112219
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Constituency
- Carlisle
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Keith Teasdale | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Danny Batten | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Angela Whittaker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Tom Martell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Joanne Routledge | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Melanie Dodd | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Glyn Mark Oliphant | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Eleanor Dobson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Anita Yielder Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Donna Little Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Rebecca Waters 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