Gillford Centre is a not applicable school in Carlisle, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Gillford Centre currently has around 68 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.1% boys and 27.9% girls. Around 58.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Upperby Road, Carlisle, CA2 4JE |
| Website: | https://www.thegillfordcentre.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01228226957 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Cumberland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Nichols |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112095 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/02/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 68 |
| Number of Boys: | 49 |
| Number of Girls: | 19 |
| White British | 95.60% | 65 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 1 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD | - not rated | 74 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD | - not rated | 74 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upperby Junior School Uldale Road , CA2 4JT | - not rated | 249 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upperby Infant School Uldale Road , CA2 4JT | - not rated | 249 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upperby Primary School Uldale Road , Upperby CA2 4JT | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cumbria Technology College Edgehill Road , CA1 3SL | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's County High School Specialist Sports College Lismore Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 2,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle College Victoria Place , CA1 1HS | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York School Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Centre 9 Brunswick Street , CA1 1PB | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Academy 119 Warwick Road , CA1 1JZ | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.