St Bega's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Holmrook, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

St Bega's CofE Primary School currently has around 28 pupils on roll, which is about 50% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 42.9% boys and 57.1% girls. Around 21.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.7%). other white pupils make up about 10.7%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Longrigg Lane, Holmrook, CA19 1TW
Website: http://www.st-begas.cumbria.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01946723259
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cumberland
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Phoebe Gray
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 112349

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 24/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 56
Number of Pupils: 28
Number of Boys: 12
Number of Girls: 16

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 29.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British85.70%24
Other White10.70%3
Unclassified3.60%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Local authority average
56%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Local authority average
103.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Bega's CofE Primary School
Longrigg Lane , Eskdale Green CA19 1TW
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.