Hensingham Primary School
Academy sponsor led
Whitehaven, CA28 8QZ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 9% in England
75 of 94 in Cumberland
Pupils
120
First preferences per place
0.94
2026/27
Absence
4.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 44% | 40% | 50% | |
| Higher standard | 0% | 4% | 0% | |
| Reading | 67% | 72% | 71% | |
| Writing | 61% | 60% | 71% | |
| Maths | 67% | 52% | 54% |
Nearby primary schools
- Jericho Primary School · 0.3 mi · Good · Top 13% in England
- St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School · 0.5 mi · Good
- Valley Primary School and Nursery · 0.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 9% in England
- St Begh's Catholic Junior School · 0.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 21% in England
- Monkwray Junior School · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 7% in England
- St James' CofE Junior School · 1.2 mi · Report card · Top 15% in England
Best primary schools in Whitehaven · Best primary schools in Cumbria
The neighbourhood
Hensingham Primary School is in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank (typical home £183,000, crime low).
What is Hensingham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hensingham Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Hensingham Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Hensingham Primary School is in the bottom 9% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.