St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School — Primary School in Keswick

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St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School

Keswick, CA12 4HZ

258 Pupils

305 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

6.40% FSM %

125 Boys

133 Girls

About St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School

Located in Keswick (CA12 4HZ), St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Cumberland.

It has 258 pupils on roll. School capacity: 305. Current headteacher: Michael Craig.

Data for St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Cumberland
Region	North West
Administrative District	Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency	Penrith and Solway
Ward	Keswick
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Opened	01-04-2005
UKPRN	10081414
URN	134789
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Rev Andy Murphie	Chair of Governors	27/09/2022	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Emma Bain	Governor	28/02/2024	27/02/2028	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Ms Claire Bloor	Governor	07/01/2026	06/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Craig	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Helen Danby	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Elected by school staff
Revd Charles Hope	Governor	12/09/2016	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Susan Leighton	Governor	28/02/2024	27/02/2028	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr David Marriott	Governor	20/09/2023	19/09/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Richard Procter	Governor	03/07/2023	02/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Sluce	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Katie Stuart	Governor	07/01/2026	06/01/2030	Elected by parents
Mrs Linda Tee	Governor	09/06/2024	08/06/2028	Foundation/sponsor members

Schools Nearby

Keswick School

1.59 km • Keswick

Other

Braithwaite CofE Primary School

4.26 km • Keswick

Other

Threlkeld CofE Primary School

4.81 km • Keswick

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School?

St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Keswick, Cumberland.

How many pupils does St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School have?

St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School has 258 pupils, with a capacity of 305.

What is the age range at St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School?

St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What is the admissions policy at St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School?

The admissions policy at St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School is: Non-selective.

Is St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School a faith school?

Yes, St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School?

The Head Teacher at St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School is Mr Michael Craig.

Where is St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School located?

St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School is at Trinity Way, Keswick, CA12 4HZ, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.

Does St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School currently open?

St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School is currently open.

Contact

Head Teacher

Mr Michael Craig

Trinity Way, Keswick, CA12 4HZ

01768773017

www.stherberts.cumbria.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 134789

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026