Bookwell Primary School
URN: 112155 • Egremont CA22 2LT
Overview
- Name
- Bookwell Primary School
- URN
- 112155
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Russell Hardy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01946820408
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bookwell, Egremont CA22 2LT
Summary
Bookwell Primary School is a mixed community school located in Egremont, Cumberland, with a current enrolment of 194 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on creating a happy, safe, and caring environment where every child is valued. Led by Headteacher Russell Hardy, the school fosters strong relationships among pupils, staff, parents, and governors, promoting a sense of community and belonging.
The curriculum at Bookwell is designed to develop the whole child, focusing on high-quality teaching and a stimulating atmosphere. The school implements the CUSP curriculum, which emphasizes cumulative knowledge and historical understanding, encouraging pupils to make connections across different time periods and contexts. Subjects like history are taught through an enquiry-based approach, helping students build a coherent understanding of both local and global histories.
Bookwell Primary also prioritises the promotion of British values, ensuring that pupils learn to respect and tolerate diverse perspectives. The school is committed to providing support for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and actively engages with parents to foster a collaborative educational experience.
The curriculum at Bookwell is designed to develop the whole child, focusing on high-quality teaching and a stimulating atmosphere. The school implements the CUSP curriculum, which emphasizes cumulative knowledge and historical understanding, encouraging pupils to make connections across different time periods and contexts. Subjects like history are taught through an enquiry-based approach, helping students build a coherent understanding of both local and global histories.
Bookwell Primary also prioritises the promotion of British values, ensuring that pupils learn to respect and tolerate diverse perspectives. The school is committed to providing support for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and actively engages with parents to foster a collaborative educational experience.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Our Senses (sen)
- Cognition and Learning (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Sense Poems (sen)
- Senses (sen)
- Senses (sen)
- Sentence Detectives (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St Bridget's Catholic Primary School (61.3)
- Orgill Primary School (55.7)
- Thornhill Primary School (54.7)
- Thornhill Primary School (51.2)
- Orgill Junior School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 194
- Boys
- 107
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- 13.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 194 | 107 | 87 | 210 | 13.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 208 | 116 | 92 | 210 | 14.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 | 109 | 101 | 210 | 17.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 210 | 109 | 101 | 210 | 17.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 209 | 106 | 103 | 210 | 15.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 | 108 | 102 | 210 | 14.30 |
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