Hensingham Primary School

About Hensingham Primary School

Hensingham Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 133 pupils on roll. It is part of CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 April 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cumberland →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

133 / 210 (63%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 April 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Main Street, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 8QZ

Phone

01946690021

Head Teacher

Amanda Brotherhood

Website

www.hensingham.cumbria.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hensingham Primary School?

Hensingham Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Hensingham Primary School have?

Hensingham Primary School has 133 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hensingham Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Hensingham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 April 2024).

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

50% of pupils at Hensingham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Hensingham Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hensingham Primary School is part of CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Hensingham Primary School?

Hensingham Primary School is located at Main Street, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 8QZ.