The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 9 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 33
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Carol Sharp (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
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School?
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School currently has 33 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School take?
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School?
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School is in Hawkshead, LA22 0NT, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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