Open Other Primary Mixed

Hensingham Primary School

Main Street, Whitehaven, CA28 8QZ
Part of: CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Hensingham Primary School
Whitehaven, CA28 8QZ
133 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
27.80% FSM %
67 Boys
66 Girls
About Hensingham Primary School

Hensingham Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Whitehaven, Cumberland, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 133 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Amanda Brotherhood.

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 sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cumberland
Region North West
Administrative District Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Whitehaven and Workington
Ward Hillcrest and Hensingham
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-11-2019
UKPRN 10084744
URN 147597
Data Last Updated 10-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ian Hick Chair of Local Governing Body 01/02/2026 17/07/2026 Appointed by trustees
Mr Andrew West Chair of Local Governing Body 31/01/2022 31/01/2026 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Katie Dennis Local Governor 02/01/2025 02/01/2028 Appointed by trustees
Ms Caitlin Hurley Local Governor 08/03/2024 18/12/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Linzi Long Local Governor 12/12/2025 12/12/2029 Appointed by trustees
Ms Claire Maudling Local Governor 23/07/2024 18/06/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Patricia Simpson Local Governor 28/11/2025 28/11/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Amber Walsh Local Governor 19/12/2025 19/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Andrew West Local Governor 01/02/2026 01/02/2030 Appointed by trustees
Schools Nearby
The Whitehaven Academy
0.52 km • Whitehaven
Other
Jericho Primary School
0.61 km • Whitehaven
Other
St Benedict's Catholic High School
0.78 km • Whitehaven
Other
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
0.87 km • Whitehaven
Other
Mayfield School
0.99 km • Whitehaven
Other
Valley Primary School and Nursery
1.24 km • Whitehaven
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Hensingham Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Whitehaven, Cumberland.
Hensingham Primary School has 133 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Hensingham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Hensingham Primary School is Mrs Amanda Brotherhood.
Hensingham Primary School is at Main Street, Whitehaven, CA28 8QZ, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Hensingham Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hensingham Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Amanda Brotherhood
Main Street, Whitehaven, CA28 8QZ
01946690021
www.hensingham.cumbria.sch.uk
Location
CA28 8QZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147597
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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