Braithwaite CofE Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5TDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Braithwaite CofE Primary School is a primary school in Keswick for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 82nd of 111 primary schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 February 2024, report published 25 March 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

11 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths36%

36%, 26 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

40 pupils on roll, with places for 98

Eligible for free school meals7.5%

7.5%, 19 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5%

5%, 16.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.5%

7.5%, 7.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.5%

7.5%, 1.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Braithwaite CofE Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	54% met the expected standard
Lorton School	5 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
Bassenthwaite Primary School	5 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Not published
Threlkeld CofE Primary School	6 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	33% met the expected standard
Borrowdale CofE Primary School	6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE GOOD SHEPHERD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Jo Laker
Phone: 01768778356
Website: braithwaite.cumbria.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5TD
Local authority: Cumberland
URN: 142106

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.