Primary school latest

New Brampton primary head wants community to get involved

Sally Geary photo A new headteacher is at the helm of Brampton Primary School, ending months of uncertainty over the future leadership of the school.

Last updated 30 September 2011
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School with appetite to succeed

LG Learn4c OCT On a stormy day outside Gilsland School the wind is picking up, swirling leaves and threatening to blow away the large ‘outstanding’ banner attached to the fence.

Last updated 24 September 2011
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Carlisle school sports scheme reinvented after Government funding cut

A new initiative to encourage school children across Carlisle to take part in sport has been launched to help bridge the gap left by Government spending cuts.

Last updated 16 September 2011
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New Carlisle school head ready to rise to the challenges set by Ofsted

Fiona Manuel photo A new headteacher is pledging to bring a fresh start to her Carlisle primary school after it was heavily criticised by Government inspectors.

Last updated 9 September 2011
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Primary schools should join up with academies, says Carlisle MP

John Stevenson photo Carlisle MP John Stevenson is urging primary schools to join forces with the growing number of secondary schools cutting away from council control and becoming academies.

Last updated 9 September 2011
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Cumbrian primary school heads retire

Jenny Dixon photo Two north Cumbrian primary school headteachers have retired.

Last updated 29 July 2011
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North Cumbrian school closure agreed by county council

Welton School photo Cumbria council has agreed that the county's smallest school can close at the end of this year. (1 comment)

Last updated 28 July 2011
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A window on a world of opportunity

LG LearnAUG6a The Government is keeping a close eye on Seaton Academy. It’s easy to see why.

Last updated 23 July 2011
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Carlisle head retires after 38 years as teacher

Sharon McGaffin photo The bell rings for the end of Carlisle headteacher Sharon McGaffin’s 38-year teaching career today.

Last updated 22 July 2011
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Carlisle nursery pupils may have to give up dining room for extra children

mbinfants2 The youngest pupils in a Carlisle school may have to eat lunch in their classroom when they return in September to help accommodate extra children who won places on appeal.

Last updated 22 July 2011
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Council set to decide on future of Cumbria's smallest school

Welton School photo There is still uncertainty over the future of Cumbria’s smallest school as the academic year draws to a close today.

Last updated 22 July 2011
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Pumbland School opens its new hall

Plumbland School celebrated opening its new hall which had been a year in the making on Wednesday.

Last updated 22 July 2011
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Carlisle school marks 125th anniversary with party

Stanwix party photo Stanwix Primary School celebrated its 125th anniversary on Wednesday by inviting former pupils and teachers to a party.

Last updated 22 July 2011
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Adventure playground planned for Fir Ends School

Fir Ends playground photo A village primary school is celebrating after gathering enough money to build an new adventure play ground.

Last updated 15 July 2011
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Cumbrian headteacher praised for his years of service

Stephen Fraser photo A primary school headteacher has received a letter marking his service to the county council.

Last updated 15 July 2011
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Carlisle school kids enjoy watching their garden grow

Kingmoor school garden photo Children at a Carlisle school are watching the fruits of their labours bloom after creating an impressive garden.

Last updated 8 July 2011
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Cumbria council agrees 'first schools' can become primaries

Cumbria's only ‘first schools’ – at Armathwaite and Culgaith in the Eden Valley – are to become all-through primary schools.

Last updated 8 July 2011
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Carlisle parents celebrate after winning school places battle

Victoria Mallinson photo Parents are celebrating today after winning their battle to get their children places at one of Carlisle’s most popular schools.