Houghton CofE School Catchment Area
Houghton CofE School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Carlisle, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 183 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4–11
Age range
183
Pupils
210
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Houghton CofE School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Houghton CofE School is managed by Cumberland and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cumberland catchment area documents →Houghton CofE School — School Information
- Full address
- Jackson Road, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0PA
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112250
Other Primary Schools in Carlisle
If Houghton CofE School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Carlisle are the next closest alternatives.
Armathwaite School Catchment Area
Community school · CA4 9PW
Bewcastle School Catchment Area
Community school · CA6 6PF
Burgh by Sands School Catchment Area
Community school · CA5 6AP
Cummersdale School Catchment Area
Community school · CA2 6BD
Cumwhinton School Catchment Area
Community school · CA4 8DU
Great Orton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA5 6NA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Houghton CofE School
Is Houghton CofE School oversubscribed? ▾
Houghton CofE School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 183 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Houghton CofE School? ▾
Houghton CofE School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Houghton CofE School cover? ▾
Houghton CofE School is a primary school in Carlisle, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Houghton CofE School? ▾
Houghton CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.