Houghton CofE School
Voluntary controlled school
Carlisle, CA3 0PA
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 41% in England
23 of 94 in Cumberland
Pupils
179
First preferences per place
0.77
2026/27
Absence
5.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 65% | 62% | 68% | |
| Higher standard | 9% | 7% | 11% | |
| Reading | 65% | 72% | 75% | |
| Writing | 78% | 72% | 79% | |
| Maths | 70% | 72% | 71% |
Nearby primary schools
- Kingmoor Junior School · 1.1 mi · Report card · Top 40% in England
- Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School · 1.2 mi · No rating
- Stanwix School · 1.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 27% in England
- Blackford CofE Primary School · 2.2 mi · Not judged
- St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle · 2.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 22% in England
- Norman Street Primary School · 2.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 37% in England
The neighbourhood
Houghton CofE School is in Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate (typical home £240,000, crime very low).
What is Houghton CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Houghton CofE School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Houghton CofE School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Houghton CofE School is in the top 41% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.