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High Hesket CofE School

Westmorland and Furness, CA4 0HUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2512 of 13,686 nationally

About High Hesket CofE School

High Hesket CofE School is a Church of England primary in Westmorland and Furness that is noticeably smaller than its capacity allows, with 141 pupils on roll against a maximum of 200. That means there is room to grow, and the school is not yet full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 3.8%, which is well below the national average and suggests a relatively affluent intake. Despite the spare capacity, the school is oversubscribed for Reception places in 2025/26: it received 33 applications for 17 places, with 15 of those being first-preference choices. That oversubscription ratio of 1.94 indicates strong local demand, even if the overall roll hasn't yet reached the school's physical limit. The school has a nursery provision, so children can join from age three, and the headteacher is Amy Harvey.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigh Hesket, Carlisle, Westmorland and Furness, CA4 0HU
HeadteacherAmy Harvey
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Number of Pupils141
Free School Meals (FSM)3.8%
School Capacity141 / 200 (71% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsFootballCricketCross CountryTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirEco ClubArt ClubScience ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:25

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About High Hesket CofE School

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