The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 13.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Russell Hardy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bookwell, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2LT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bookwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bookwell Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bookwell Primary School?
Bookwell Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bookwell Primary School take?
Bookwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bookwell Primary School?
Bookwell Primary School is in Egremont, CA22 2LT, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bookwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bookwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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