SchoolScoresSt Bega's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Longrigg Lane, Eskdale Green, Holmrook, CA19 1TW
01946 723259 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cumberland. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 4 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 4 |
| Of those, offered a place | 4 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 11 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 56th highest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.8% | 22.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 89th highest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 38th highest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 6.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 145th lowest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 139th lowest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 10.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 145th highest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Higher than 0% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 4.7 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 145th highest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Higher than 0% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 3.0 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Questions parents ask
What is St Bega's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Is St Bega's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 4 families put St Bega's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 4 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 4 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112349.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.