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Hensingham Primary School

Cumberland, CA28 8QZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
#12,514
of 13,686 nationally

About Hensingham Primary School

Hensingham Primary School in Cumberland was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2024, a significant turnaround from its previous Inadequate rating in 2019. The school now receives Good marks across every category inspected: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. On the most telling exam metric for a primary school, the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined stands at 40%. That figure sits below the Cumberland local authority average of 54%, placing the school 88th out of 111 similar schools in the area. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. Reading is a relative strength, with 72% of pupils meeting the expected standard and 28% achieving a higher score, while the average reading score of 104 is comfortably above the national benchmark of 100.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMain Street, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 8QZ
HeadteacherAmanda Brotherhood
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils133
Free School Meals (FSM)27.8%
School Capacity133 / 210 (63% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallICT SuiteArt StudiosSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

TennisFootballGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hensingham Primary School

Hensingham 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.