Bransty Primary School
URN: 112167 • Whitehaven CA28 6EG
Overview
- Name
- Bransty Primary School
- URN
- 112167
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Fearon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0194663590
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mona Road, Whitehaven CA28 6EG
Summary
Bransty Primary School, located in Whitehaven, Cumberland, is a community school catering to a mixed-gender population of 211 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 170. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and ambitious learning environment, as highlighted by the positive feedback from parents regarding their children's experiences. With a focus on both academic and extracurricular activities, Bransty aims to develop children's skills and confidence through a well-rounded curriculum.
The school boasts strong attendance rates across various year groups, reflecting a commitment to student engagement and well-being. Parents appreciate the school's effective communication and the approachable nature of the staff, which contributes to a welcoming atmosphere for families. The school also places emphasis on inclusivity, ensuring that all children are treated fairly, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities.
Bransty Primary School encourages parental involvement and provides regular updates on school activities, fostering a strong sense of community. The headteacher, Mrs. Joanne Fearon, invites prospective families to visit and experience the school firsthand, reinforcing the ethos of collaboration and support that defines Bransty.
The school boasts strong attendance rates across various year groups, reflecting a commitment to student engagement and well-being. Parents appreciate the school's effective communication and the approachable nature of the staff, which contributes to a welcoming atmosphere for families. The school also places emphasis on inclusivity, ensuring that all children are treated fairly, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities.
Bransty Primary School encourages parental involvement and provides regular updates on school activities, fostering a strong sense of community. The headteacher, Mrs. Joanne Fearon, invites prospective families to visit and experience the school firsthand, reinforcing the ethos of collaboration and support that defines Bransty.
Useful links
- Protected Area (governance)
- Governance Handbook (governance)
- Terms of Office (governance)
- Governor Committee (governance)
- Governor Classroom Links (governance)
- How to become a Governor (governance)
- Attendance 2021 – 22 (governance)
- Attendance 2022 – 23 (governance)
- Absences (sen)
- SEND (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School (70.4)
- Kells Infant School (68.4)
- Jericho Primary School (68.3)
- St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School (63.3)
- Moresby Primary School (63.0)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 170
- Pupils
- 211
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 112
- FSM %
- 20.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 211 | 99 | 112 | 170 | 20.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 228 | 102 | 126 | 170 | 18.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 231 | 107 | 124 | 170 | 18.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 231 | 107 | 124 | 170 | 18.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 220 | 103 | 117 | 170 | 17.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 | 105 | 105 | 170 | 14.40 |
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