Bentham Community Primary School
URN: 121380 • LANCASTER LA2 7BP
Overview
- Name
- Bentham Community Primary School
- URN
- 121380
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Pearson & Mrs Alison McGregor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01524261412
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Low Bentham Road, LANCASTER LA2 7BP
Summary
Bentham Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Lancaster, North Yorkshire, with a current enrolment of 145 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on being a nurturing environment where children can grow in confidence and develop their skills. The ethos is encapsulated in their vision statement: "A nurturing family, learning together," which reflects their commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
The school values emphasize pride, individuality, collaboration, friendliness, and resilience, encouraging students to put their heart into their work and believe in themselves. Bentham CP School actively supports its pupils through various initiatives, including the Pupil Premium, aimed at closing the attainment gap for disadvantaged students.
Community engagement is a cornerstone of the school's identity, with strong links to the local area and a dedicated team of staff and governors who work collaboratively to ensure a positive educational experience. Parents are encouraged to participate and communicate with the school, fostering a partnership that enhances the learning journey for all children.
The school values emphasize pride, individuality, collaboration, friendliness, and resilience, encouraging students to put their heart into their work and believe in themselves. Bentham CP School actively supports its pupils through various initiatives, including the Pupil Premium, aimed at closing the attainment gap for disadvantaged students.
Community engagement is a cornerstone of the school's identity, with strong links to the local area and a dedicated team of staff and governors who work collaboratively to ensure a positive educational experience. Parents are encouraged to participate and communicate with the school, fostering a partnership that enhances the learning journey for all children.
Useful links
- Friday News 04/07/2025 (download)
- Friday News 11/07/2025 (download)
- Welcome Letter from Mr Wright, Headteacher (download)
- About this tool (other)
- Contact Form (other)
- Location Map (other)
- Archives (other)
- easable.net (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 145
- Boys
- 73
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 24.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 145 | 73 | 72 | 210 | 24.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 160 | 80 | 80 | 210 | 28.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 156 | 85 | 71 | 210 | 30.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 156 | 85 | 71 | 210 | 30.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 148 | 82 | 66 | 210 | 37.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 128 | 71 | 57 | 147 | 24.40 |
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