Cumbria Education Trust
Cumbria Education Trust is a multi-academy trust of primary and secondary academies throughout Cumbria. It was established in September 2015 to sponsor the new Workington Academy following the merger of Southfield Technology College and Stainburn School and Science College.
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Leadership
The Chief Executive is Lorrayne Hughes, who has led the organisation since its inception. Prior to this role, she was Headteacher of William Howard School in Carlisle. In recognition of her service to education, Hughes was awarded an OBE in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours.Academies
Cumbria Education Trust oversees the management of 12 primary academies and 5 secondary academies. Additionally, it operates the West Coast Sixth Form, a collaboration between The Whitehaven Academy and Workington Academy, with facilities spanning both sites.Primary
- Caldew Lea Primary School, Carlisle
- Castle Carrock Primary School, Castle Carrock
- Castle Park School, Kendal
- Hensingham Primary School, Whitehaven
- Longtown Primary School, Longtown
- Newtown Primary School, Carlisle
- Northside Primary School, Workington
- Petteril Bank School, Carlisle
- Stramongate Primary School, Kendal
- Tebay Primary School, Tebay
- Yanwath Primary School, Penrith
- Yewdale Primary School, Carlisle