Longtown Primary School, Carlisle

In its own words: "At Longtown Primary School, we are dedicated in providing every child with an aspirational, all-encompassing, forward-thinking, first-class education rooted in traditional values. Central to our ethos are respect, resilience, and responsibility, inspiring pupils to ‘be the best they can be’. We prioritise teaching valuable life skills, offering diverse extracurricular opportunities, and fostering a caring, inclusive environment."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Longtown Primary School, part of Cumbria Education Trust, where our philosophy for learning strives for all children to be the very best they can be. We are a community orientated, nurturing school where every child is valued and their unique and special gifts are celebrated."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Longtown Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Cumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 67% in reading and 58% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Longtown Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 34 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Longtown Primary School are Springfield Primary School (3.6 miles); Blackford CofE Primary School (4.1 miles, Good, 50% reading, 38% maths); Gretna School (4.1 miles); and Fir Ends Primary School (4.3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 83% maths).

Longtown Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

Longtown Primary School is one of 17 schools run by Cumbria Education Trust, an academy trust.

37 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Longtown Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).

6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Longtown Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Longtown Primary School.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Longtown Junior & Infant school (outside), 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Longtown Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Longtown Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.