Is Hensingham Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 24 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 56th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hensingham Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 50% of pupils at Hensingham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Hensingham Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Hensingham Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Hensingham Primary School

Main Street, Whitehaven, CA28 8QZ

Local ranking56th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 50.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 54.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 50.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 98.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 24

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 133
Boys: 61 (51%)
Girls: 59 (49%)
Capacity: 210 (57% full)
SEND: 26.3%
FSM Eligible: 30.8%
EAL: 7.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.8%
SEN Support: 19.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £8,479/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 80.3%
Black African: 13.6%
Asian Chinese: 1.5%
Other: 1.5%
White Other: 0.8%
Mixed Other: 0.8%
Asian Other: 0.8%
Black Caribbean: 0.8%

80.3%

White British

13.6%

Black African

1.5%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01946690021

office@hensingham.cumbria.sch.uk

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Main Street

Whitehaven, North West

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Administrative

URN: 147597
UKPRN: 10084744
Establishment No.: 2024
Trust: CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST

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