The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
29%
-33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 63
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Jillian Harrison-Longworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Blennerhasset, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3RL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Blennerhasset School's Ofsted rating?
Blennerhasset School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blennerhasset School?
Blennerhasset School currently has 63 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blennerhasset School take?
Blennerhasset School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blennerhasset School?
Blennerhasset School is in Wigton, CA7 3RL, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blennerhasset School have a sixth form?
No, Blennerhasset School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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