How many pupils does Dearham Primary School have?

Dearham Primary School has 223 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Dearham Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at Dearham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Dearham Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dearham Primary School is part of CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Dearham Primary School?

Dearham Primary School is located at The Went, Maryport, Cumberland, CA15 7HR.

Dearham Primary School

The Went, Maryport, Cumberland, CA15 7HR

Not rated

Inspected 23 April 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

58%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

223

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Dearham Primary School

Dearham Primary School is an academy converter in Maryport, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 223 pupils on roll. It is part of CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cumberland →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 223 / 271 (82%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 April 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

16.8%

Free school meals

EAL

4.0%

SEN support

12.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

58%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.6%

Overall absence

16.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

22.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

15.95

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.3 vs 2023/24

£44,423

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↓ −£2,536 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

Contact Details

Address: The Went, Maryport, Cumberland, CA15 7HR
Phone: 01900812518
Headteacher: Samantha Busigny
Website: https://dearham.education

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dearham Primary School?: Dearham Primary School is an academy converter in Maryport, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Dearham Primary School have?: Dearham Primary School has 223 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Dearham Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 58% of pupils at Dearham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Dearham Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Dearham Primary School is part of CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Dearham Primary School?: Dearham Primary School is located at The Went, Maryport, Cumberland, CA15 7HR.

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