St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School
URN: 134789 • Keswick CA12 4HZ
Overview
- Name
- St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 134789
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Craig (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01768773017
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Trinity Way, Keswick CA12 4HZ
Summary
St Herbert's Church of England Primary and Nursery School, located in Keswick, Cumberland, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 258 pupils, with a capacity of 305. The school is committed to providing high standards of teaching and learning, emphasising both academic achievement and the personal, social, spiritual, and physical development of each child. The school motto, "Learn to love, as we love to learn," reflects its ethos of nurturing a supportive and caring environment.
The curriculum at St Herbert's is enriched by a variety of extra-curricular activities, including residential visits and creative arts experiences, aimed at fostering a well-rounded education. The dedicated staff strive to meet the individual needs of every pupil, ensuring their well-being alongside their academic progress.
St Herbert's is deeply rooted in its community, drawing inspiration from the historical figure of St Herbert, known for his devotion and spiritual life. This connection to local heritage enhances the school's identity and reinforces its commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for all students.
The curriculum at St Herbert's is enriched by a variety of extra-curricular activities, including residential visits and creative arts experiences, aimed at fostering a well-rounded education. The dedicated staff strive to meet the individual needs of every pupil, ensuring their well-being alongside their academic progress.
St Herbert's is deeply rooted in its community, drawing inspiration from the historical figure of St Herbert, known for his devotion and spiritual life. This connection to local heritage enhances the school's identity and reinforces its commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for all students.
Useful links
- 27th September 2024 (other)
- 6th September 2024 (other)
- 20th July 2024 (other)
- 13th July 2024 (other)
- 20th September 2024 (other)
- 13th September 2024 (other)
- St Herbert's Church of England Primary and Nursery School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bassenthwaite Primary School (63.9)
- Braithwaite CofE Primary School (60.6)
- Bassenthwaite Primary School (60.1)
- Threlkeld CofE Primary School (59.7)
- Borrowdale CofE Primary School (58.3)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 305
- Pupils
- 258
- Boys
- 125
- Girls
- 133
- FSM %
- 6.40
- Open date
- 2005-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 258 | 125 | 133 | 305 | 6.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 281 | 132 | 149 | 305 | 8.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 296 | 151 | 145 | 258 | 8.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 296 | 151 | 145 | 258 | 8.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 302 | 153 | 149 | 258 | 9.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 318 | 166 | 152 | 258 | 6.60 |
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