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Bassenthwaite Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bassenthwaite Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Keswick, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 23 pupils, and a capacity of 49 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

23

Pupils

49

Capacity

47%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Bassenthwaite Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bassenthwaite Primary School?

The catchment area for Bassenthwaite Primary School is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Bassenthwaite Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cumberland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cumberland catchment area documents →

Bassenthwaite Primary School: 49 places, 47% filled: places available

Bassenthwaite Primary School has a published admission number of 49 places. 23 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 47%. At 47% full, the school currently has headroom below its 49 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Keswick.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Cumberland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Cumberland school admissions →

Bassenthwaite Primary School: School Information

Full address
Bassenthwaite, Keswick, CA12 4QH
Local authority
Cumberland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
13% of pupils
DfE URN
145326

Other Primary Schools in Keswick

If Bassenthwaite Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Keswick are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bassenthwaite Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bassenthwaite Primary School

What is the catchment area for Bassenthwaite Primary School?

The catchment area for Bassenthwaite Primary School is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bassenthwaite Primary School oversubscribed?

Bassenthwaite Primary School has a capacity of 49 places and currently has 23 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.

What is the admissions policy for Bassenthwaite Primary School?

Admission to Bassenthwaite Primary School is managed by Cumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Bassenthwaite Primary School cover?

Bassenthwaite Primary School is a primary school in Keswick, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bassenthwaite Primary School?

Bassenthwaite Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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