Haverigg Primary School

About Haverigg Primary School

Haverigg Primary School, a state primary in Cumberland, holds a Good rating from Ofsted following its most recent inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its 2014 and 2023 inspections. The most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 63 per cent. That figure sits comfortably above the Cumberland local authority average of 54 per cent, placing the school 35th out of 111 primaries in the area and in the top half nationally. The school’s overall ranking score of 63 reflects solid, above-average performance, though it trails the top three local peers — Jericho, Irthington Village and Shankhill CofE — whose scores range from 86 to 89. For a village primary with 175 pupils, this is a quietly impressive showing.

Breaking down the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the school’s strongest subject is reading, where 80 per cent of pupils met the expected standard and the average scaled score reached 106. Maths follows closely, with 84 per cent at the expected level and an average score of 104, while writing lags a little at 67 per cent. At the higher standard, reading again leads with 20 per cent of pupils achieving it, compared with 8 per cent in writing and just 4 per cent in maths. No progress scores are available for the school, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. Still, the combination of a Good Ofsted rating and above-average attainment in a mixed-ability intake — only 7.4 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals — paints a picture of a school delivering reliably solid outcomes.

Haverigg is a full-capacity school with 175 pupils on roll, and it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 42 applications for 21 places. All 21 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting strong local demand but a realistic chance for families who prioritise it. The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, music rooms, art studios, a sports hall and playing fields, plus a chapel. Sports provision covers cricket, gymnastics, cross country, athletics and swimming, while clubs include chess, gardening, choir, eco club and film club. SEND support is available for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. This is a well-equipped, community-focused primary that suits families seeking a solid academic foundation within a full, active school day.

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