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About

At Alston Moor Federation, we are proud to provide a warm, supportive and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. Our federation brings together our schools, staff, families and wider community, working in partnership to create the best possible opportunities for all learners.

Our federation comprises of Nenthead Primary School, Alston Primary School and Samuel King's School. We serve communities across Alston Moor and beyond. We value curiosity, creativity and kindness, ensuring that children are not only challenged academically but also nurtured personally and socially.

Through a broad and balanced curriculum, a wide range of enriching experiences, and a strong focus on wellbeing, we help our pupils develop the confidence and skills they need for the future. Our dedicated staff team works tirelessly to ensure every child feels valued, safe and inspired to succeed.

Together, we celebrate individuality while building a strong sense of belonging and community spirit. Learning with respect, growing with resilience, achieving through teamwork .

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Dodgeball
  • Gardening
  • Gymnastics
  • Choir
  • Creative Writing
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Film Club
  • Football
  • Forest School

Key facts

URN
112378
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
Constituency
Penrith and Solway
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Governing body (12 current, 0 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Jim McCarryChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Alistair SmithGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2028
Mrs Patricia SharplesGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Patricia DaviesGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Rob DawsonGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2024
Mr Douglas KimberGovernorElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Sheila WyattGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Martyn WorrallGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Ruth HarrisonGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Kaj HagerupGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Richard BerryGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · until 2028
Mr Graham CarrickGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · until 2029

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