Rockcliffe CofE School
Voluntary controlled 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
Rockcliffe CE primary school is in the heart of Rockcliffe village and is very much part of the community. Here at Rockcliffe we are incredibly proud of our unique children, supportive parents, inspirational staff and forward-thinking governors. Together we all work together to make Rockcliffe a safe, happy and fun place to learn.
Our school provides a caring, supportive and stimulating environment underpinned by a Christian ethos. We have high expectations for all and strive for excellence in all we do. We work alongside parents and carers to encourage children to develop as fully as possible so our children grow socially, spiritually, personally, emotionally and academically.
Our staff are highly committed, hardworking and motivated. We believe that positive relationships are key to our success in schools and by treating others with respect, kindness and good manners we can foster them.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Numbots
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 112258
- 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
- Carlisle
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Clemmie Mounsey-Heysham | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rebecca Proudfoot | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Rosie Holiday | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jennie Cross | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Rafe Parker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lisa Pettifer | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Rachel Jones | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Amelia Morphet Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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