Hensingham Primary School vs St Begh's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hensingham Primary School
Whitehaven · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
120 students
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
240 students
| Measure | Hensingham Primary School Whitehaven, North West | St Begh's Catholic Junior School Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1933 of 2,286 | #1935 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14132 of 15,697 | #14143 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 120 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 120 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Whitehaven | Whitehaven |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hensingham.cumbria.sch.uk | www.stbeghs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (19.0 vs 19.0).
- •Hensingham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 47%).
- •St Begh's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •St Begh's Catholic Junior School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 120.
- •Hensingham Primary School is a academy school while St Begh's Catholic Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hensingham Primary School better than St Begh's Catholic Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hensingham Primary School and St Begh's Catholic Junior School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hensingham Primary School: 120. St Begh's Catholic Junior School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hensingham Primary School and St Begh's Catholic Junior School rank in North West?
Hensingham Primary School is 1933rd of 2,286 and St Begh's Catholic Junior School is 1935th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).