Hensingham Primary School vs St Benedict's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 782 m 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 Benedict's Catholic High School
Whitehaven · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
990 students
| Measure | Hensingham Primary School Whitehaven, North West | St Benedict's Catholic High School Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1933 of 2,286 | #326 of 536 |
| National rank | #14132 of 15,697 | #2797 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 120 | 990 |
| Pupils on roll | 120 | 990 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Whitehaven | Whitehaven |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hensingham.cumbria.sch.uk | st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.1 vs 19.0).
- •St Benedict's Catholic High School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 120.
- •Hensingham Primary School is a academy school while St Benedict's Catholic High 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 Benedict's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic High School ranks higher (33.1 vs 19.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hensingham Primary School and St Benedict's Catholic High School?
About 782 m in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hensingham Primary School: 120. St Benedict's Catholic High School: 990. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hensingham Primary School and St Benedict's Catholic High School rank in North West?
Hensingham Primary School is 1933rd of 2,286 and St Benedict's Catholic High School is 326th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).