Hensingham Primary School Catchment Area
Hensingham Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Whitehaven, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 133 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
133
Pupils
210
Capacity
63%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Hensingham Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Hensingham 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 →Hensingham Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Main Street, Whitehaven, CA28 8QZ
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 27.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147597
Other Primary Schools in Whitehaven
If Hensingham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Whitehaven are the next closest alternatives.
Lowca Community School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 6QS
Moresby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 8UX
Bransty Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 6EG
Kells Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 9PQ
Monkwray Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 9DT
Jericho Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 6UX
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hensingham Primary School
Is Hensingham Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Hensingham Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 133 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Hensingham Primary School? ▾
Admission to Hensingham 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 Hensingham Primary School cover? ▾
Hensingham Primary School is a primary school in Whitehaven, 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 Hensingham Primary School? ▾
Hensingham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.