Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery
Voluntary controlled primary school in Carlisle (Cumberland).
Location
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Welcome to Raughton Head Church of England Primary School. We look forward to meeting you in person, but in the meantime, we hope that this website provides a good overview of our School Family. Choosing the correct Primary School for your child is undoubtedly one of the hardest decisions you make for them.
We want you to be assured that choosing our school will be one of the best decisions you will make and one you never regret. We are proud of our size. Being a small school makes each one of our pupils feel like part of a family.
Children feel safe and comfortable with one another and our teachers are committed to ensuring they get to know each child well, working closely with you as parents to ensure your time here is unforgettable. All our teachers are dedicated, talented, and knowledgeable.
Your child will be challenged and supported to reach their full potential within an environment fostering the core values of; love, respect, truth, peace, forgiveness, friendship, hope, faith, thankfulness, courage, guidance and joy.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Stars of the Week
- School Teams
- Eco-Club
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
Key facts
- URN
- 112257
- 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
- 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 Matthew Bowman | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Kelly Marie Kavanagh | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Gillian Brazendale | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Christopher Holliday | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jessica Renucci-Gowling | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Alison Dickinson | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 |
| Mr Rod Phillips | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jon Stokes Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2018 · 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