Keswick primary schools serve this small Lake District community, with 5 schools providing education for local families. St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School and Threlkeld CofE Primary School are the main options, 80% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. While 60% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, 22% achieve the higher standard—nearly triple the England average of 8%—demonstrating strong support for top performers. Families in this distinctive rural setting benefit from small village schools with close-knit community connections and strong foundations. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Bassenthwaite Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Borrowdale CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Braithwaite CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Threlkeld CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
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