Bookwell Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bookwell Primary School
Address: Bookwell
Town/City: Egremont
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA22 2LT
Telephone Number: 01946 820408
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Russell Hardy
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 194 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.9%

Location and administration

URN: 112155
DfE Number: 942/2207
UKPRN: 10079814
UPRN: 10000893404
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Whitehaven and Workington (E14001583)
Electoral Ward: Egremont (E05014188)

Easting & Northing: 300878E, 510449N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 28' 49.14" N 3° 31' 52.37" W
Plus Code: 9C6RFFJ9+4G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Bridget's Catholic Primary School (0.4km)
  2. West Lakes Academy (0.5km)
  3. Orgill Primary School (0.6km)
  4. Thornhill Primary School (1.8km)
  5. Beckermet CofE School (3.8km)
  6. Moor Row Community Primary School (3.9km)
  7. St Bees Village Primary School (3.9km)
  8. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (4.2km)
  9. St Bees School (4.3km)
  10. Cleator Moor Nursery School (4.5km)
Governors

  • Mrs H Booth - Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 July 2029.
  • Mrs Judith Garstang - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
  • Jennie Hodgson - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2006 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2027.
  • Mr Philip Humphries - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2029.
  • Mr Stuart Humphries - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2028.
  • John Knewstubb - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2012 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2027.
  • Mr Simon Martin - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2027.
  • Dr Lisa Maxwell - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 October 2027.
  • Miss Natatlie McIntosh - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 March 2030.
  • Shona Wolfenden - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Lisa Yardley - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 November 2028.
  • Mr Peter Young - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 May 2027.