High Hesket CofE School
Voluntary controlled 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
At High Hesket CE School we prepare our children for the exciting world around them by ensuring that they are ready for life in all its fullness (John 10:10). Our community places outdoor learning at the centre and enables children to feel confident, happy, safe and supported whilst encouraging respect for all others.
Through our curriculum we foster creativity, kindness and friendship in order to allow all children to flourish and grow. community, safety, respect, kindness, happiness, outdoor learners, friendships, confidence, supportive, creativity Treat others as you would like them to treat you. (Luke 6:31)
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Dance
- Football
- Music
- Metacognition
Key facts
- URN
- 112248
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- 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 (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Governors
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Becka Little | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Alma Littlefair | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jill Campbell | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Kevin Aitken | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Gillian Dixon (Associate Member) | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Claire Hewitt | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Sarah Doyle | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Eloise O'Neill | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sarah Workman | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Amy Harvey | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Mrs Isabel Haley Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | 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