The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp 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)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 17.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Trust
- CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Samantha Busigny (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Went, Dearham, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7HR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Dearham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dearham Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dearham Primary School?
Dearham Primary School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dearham Primary School take?
Dearham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dearham Primary School?
Dearham Primary School is in Maryport, CA15 7HR, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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