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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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