Hensingham Primary School vs The Whitehaven Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 519 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
The Whitehaven Academy
Whitehaven · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
859 students
| Measure | Hensingham Primary School Whitehaven, North West | The Whitehaven Academy Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1933 of 2,286 | #335 of 536 |
| National rank | #14132 of 15,697 | #2853 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 120 | 859 |
| Pupils on roll | 120 | 859 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 58.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Whitehaven | Whitehaven |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hensingham.cumbria.sch.uk | www.whitehavenacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Whitehaven Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.1 vs 19.0).
- •The Whitehaven Academy is the larger school with 859 students compared with 120.
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 The Whitehaven Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Whitehaven Academy ranks higher (32.1 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 The Whitehaven Academy?
About 519 m in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hensingham Primary School: 120. The Whitehaven Academy: 859. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hensingham Primary School and The Whitehaven Academy rank in North West?
Hensingham Primary School is 1933rd of 2,286 and The Whitehaven Academy is 335th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).