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Dearham Primary School

The Went, Maryport, CA15 7HR
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Dearham Primary School
Maryport, CA15 7HR
223 Pupils
271 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
17.50% FSM %
115 Boys
108 Girls
About Dearham Primary School

Dearham Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Maryport, Cumberland, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 223 pupils on roll. School capacity: 271. Current headteacher: Samantha Busigny.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cumberland
Region North West
Administrative District Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Penrith and Solway
Ward Dearham and Broughton
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-11-2011
UKPRN 10035685
URN 137602
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Jon Redman-Stewart Chair of Local Governing Body 14/11/2023 13/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robert Barton Local Governor 14/11/2023 04/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Samantha Busigny Local Governor 01/01/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ian Curwen Local Governor 14/11/2023 09/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matthew Dodd Local Governor 03/02/2026 03/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Lewis Flanagan Local Governor 01/10/2025 01/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emily Grima Local Governor 14/11/2023 13/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Miss Sophie McCabe Local Governor 14/11/2023 04/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Mary McCormick Local Governor 14/11/2023 13/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jonathan Redman-Stewart Local Governor 14/11/2023 13/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Emma Stockdale Local Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Antony Todd Local Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Crosscanonby St John's CofE School
2.06 km • Maryport
Other
Ellenborough Academy
2.66 km • Maryport
Other
Netherton Infant School
2.76 km • Maryport
Other
Netherhall School
2.78 km • Maryport
Other
Broughton Moor Primary School
2.9 km • Maryport
Other
Ewanrigg Junior School
2.98 km • Maryport
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Dearham Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Maryport, Cumberland.
Dearham Primary School has 223 pupils, with a capacity of 271.
Dearham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Dearham Primary School is Ms Samantha Busigny.
Dearham Primary School is at The Went, Dearham, Maryport, CA15 7HR, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Dearham Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Samantha Busigny
The Went, Dearham, Maryport, CA15 7HR
01900812518
dearham.education
Location
CA15 7HR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137602
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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