Shaping Our Future Conference 2024

This engaging event featured a range of high-profile keynote speakers, including Sir Ian Bauckham, Chief Regulator at Ofqual, and Leora Cruddas, founding Chief Executive of the Confederation of School Trusts, who provided valuable insights into the future of education and the challenges we face.
Newsletter – 19/07/2023

Here is our final newsletter of the year.
Leading voices focus on making Cumbria the best place to teach

Cumbria is set to host leading voices from the national education sector at an event focussed on improving opportunities in the county.
Statement on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

This is a profoundly sad moment for the whole country and indeed the world.
Newsletter – 19/03/2021

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Update Letter – 05/01/2021

After last night’s announcements it is important I share with you an update on the current situation at school.
Festive hampers for families hit by Covid

Happy Hampers was the brainchild of staff at Cumbria Education Trust’s Newtown Primary School and its neighbour, First Steps Day Nursery.
Two more schools join Cumbria Education Trust

Carlisle’s Newtown Primary and Northside in Workington start the new school year under the wing of the trust, which now covers 11 schools and more than 4,000 students and pupils across the county.
Welcome Back

We are looking forward to re-opening fully to all students in September.
Welcome to Newtown Primary School

Welcome to Newtown Primary School, part of Cumbria Education Trust.