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Bookwell Primary School

Bookwell, Egremont, CA22 2LT
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Bookwell Primary School
Egremont, CA22 2LT
194 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
13.90% FSM %
107 Boys
87 Girls
About Bookwell Primary School

Bookwell Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Cumberland, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 194 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Russell Hardy.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cumberland or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cumberland
Region North West
Administrative District Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Whitehaven and Workington
Ward Egremont
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10079814
URN 112155
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stuart Humphries Chair of Governors 06/10/2021 28/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs H Booth Governor 19/07/2021 19/07/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Judith Garstang Governor 20/11/2020 20/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Jennie Hodgson Governor 05/12/2006 30/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Philip Humphries Governor 05/10/2021 04/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
John Knewstubb Governor 09/10/2012 30/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Martin Governor 05/12/2023 05/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Lisa Maxwell Governor 02/10/2019 28/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr T Needham Governor 30/09/2018 31/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Shona Wolfenden Governor 01/09/2015 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Lisa Yardley Governor 28/11/2020 28/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Peter Young Governor 13/05/2023 13/05/2027 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bookwell Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Egremont, Cumberland.
Bookwell Primary School has 194 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Bookwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Bookwell Primary School is Mr Russell Hardy.
Bookwell Primary School is at Bookwell, Egremont, CA22 2LT, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Bookwell Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bookwell Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Russell Hardy
Bookwell, Egremont, CA22 2LT
01946820408
www.bookwell.cumbria.sch.uk
Location
CA22 2LT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112155
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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