Bassenthwaite Primary School
URN: 145326 • Keswick CA12 4QH
Overview
- Name
- Bassenthwaite Primary School
- URN
- 145326
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- KESWICK SCHOOL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sara Royle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01768776365
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bassenthwaite, Keswick CA12 4QH
Summary
Bassenthwaite Primary School is a mixed academy located in the picturesque village of Bassenthwaite, near Keswick, within the Lake District National Park. With a small student body of 23 pupils and a capacity of 49, the school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, providing a warm and supportive environment for children from Nursery through to Year 6. The school became part of the Keswick Multi Academy Trust in January 2018.
The curriculum at Bassenthwaite is designed to be broad and ambitious, ensuring that pupils build essential knowledge in a logical progression throughout their time at the school. The recent Ofsted inspection in April 2022 rated the school as 'Good', highlighting that pupils enjoy their learning and are well-supported by staff, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
In addition to a comprehensive academic programme, the school offers wraparound care from 8 am to 5 pm and a variety of after-school clubs, enhancing the educational experience. The school's ethos centres on high standards of learning and behaviour, encouraging a love of learning in a nurturing setting.
The curriculum at Bassenthwaite is designed to be broad and ambitious, ensuring that pupils build essential knowledge in a logical progression throughout their time at the school. The recent Ofsted inspection in April 2022 rated the school as 'Good', highlighting that pupils enjoy their learning and are well-supported by staff, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
In addition to a comprehensive academic programme, the school offers wraparound care from 8 am to 5 pm and a variety of after-school clubs, enhancing the educational experience. The school's ethos centres on high standards of learning and behaviour, encouraging a love of learning in a nurturing setting.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Home (sen)
- FOBS – Friends of Bassenthwaite School (sen)
- School Calendar (sen)
- School Policies (sen)
- SEND Local Offer (sen)
- School Term Dates (sen)
- About our School (sen)
- Our Ethos (sen)
- Prospectus (sen)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- KESWICK SCHOOL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 49
- Pupils
- 23
- Boys
- 7
- Girls
- 16
- FSM %
- 13.00
- Open date
- 2018-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 23 | 7 | 16 | 49 | 13.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 33 | 9 | 24 | 49 | 9.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 37 | 12 | 25 | 49 | 6.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 37 | 12 | 25 | 49 | 6.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 30 | 11 | 19 | 49 | 7.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 49 | 0.00 |
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