Hensingham Primary School vs Valley Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
Valley Primary School and Nursery
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
286 students
| Measure | Hensingham Primary School Whitehaven, North West | Valley Primary School and Nursery Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1933 of 2,286 | #2173 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14132 of 15,697 | #15265 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 120 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 120 | 286 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 38.1% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.valleyprimary.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hensingham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.0 vs 9.9).
- •Hensingham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 36%).
- •Valley Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 286 students compared with 120.
- •Hensingham Primary School is a academy school while Valley Primary School and Nursery 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 Valley Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Hensingham Primary School ranks higher (19.0 vs 9.9 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 Valley Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hensingham Primary School: 120. Valley Primary School and Nursery: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hensingham Primary School and Valley Primary School and Nursery rank in North West?
Hensingham Primary School is 1933rd of 2,286 and Valley Primary School and Nursery is 2173rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).