Bentham Community Primary School, LANCASTER

In its own words: "We are proud to be a happy, vibrant and welcoming school where children, families and staff work together to create a nurturing environment in which every child can thrive. These include details about our curriculum, safeguarding, SEND, attendance, behaviour, school meals, uniform, admissions and many other aspects of school life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At the heart of our school is a simple belief: every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best. Whatever their starting point, we are ambitious for every pupil and committed to providing an education that builds knowledge, nurtures confidence and develops the character needed to thrive both in school and beyond."

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Bentham Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 62% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 83% in reading and 74% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Bentham Community Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bentham Community Primary School are Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Ingleton Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 70% maths); and Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 50% reading, 83% maths).

Bentham Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

7.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Bentham Community Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bentham Rail Station, about 750 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Moons Acre (nw-bound), 50 metres away.

In 2024/25, Bentham Community Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.