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Bassenthwaite Primary School

Cumberland, CA12 4QHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 3 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Bassenthwaite Primary School

Bassenthwaite Primary School is a small state primary in Cumberland with just 23 pupils on roll, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good overall, a grade it has held consistently across its previous inspections. While the school’s Key Stage 2 average score is not published in the available data, the local authority average for primary schools in Cumberland sits at 54, so parents will want to check individual pupil outcomes directly with the school. What stands out is the school’s oversubscription: for the 2025/26 intake, it received six applications for just three places, with all three first-preference families offered a spot. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2:1, which is notable for a village school of this size and suggests strong local demand. The school also offers nursery provision for children aged three and up, making it a natural choice for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumberland, CA12 4QH
HeadteacherLeanne Day
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils23
Free School Meals (FSM)13.0%
School Capacity23 / 49 (47% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Apr 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Feb 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

Cross CountryCricketGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:00

Source: bassenthwaite.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bassenthwaite Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.