Bassenthwaite Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bassenthwaite Primary School
Address: Bassenthwaite
Town/City: Keswick
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA12 4QH
Telephone Number: 017687 76365
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Keswick School Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Leanne Day
Capacity: 49
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 24 (42% boys & 58% girls)
Enrollment: 49% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.7%

Location and administration

URN: 145326
DfE Number: 942/2100
UKPRN: 10066349
UPRN: 10008820597
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Penrith and Solway (E14001424)
Electoral Ward: Bothel and Wharrels (E05014175)

Easting & Northing: 322831E, 531724N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 40' 31.03" N 3° 11' 53.09" W
Plus Code: 9C6RMRG2+4Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Mark Ainsworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Leanne Day - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Debbie de Vaal - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 April 2030.
  • Chris Freeman - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 April 2030.
  • Mr John Freeman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Adrian Gurnett - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Shelagh Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Christopher Ingram - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Anneli Pickering - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 September 2029.
  • Mrs Margaret Taylor - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mrs Margaret Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Maegan Whiteley - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 April 2030.
  • Ms Louise Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.