Haverigg Primary School, Millom

From the headteacher's welcome: "In our Haverigg family we strive to be: creative thinkers, brave problem solvers and healthy risktakers, using our unique environment to celebrate our heritage and inspire our future. Haverigg Primary School is a creative and nurturing community and we strive to inspire all of our children, families and staff to grow in confidence, think big, aim high and be healthy."

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Haverigg Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Cumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (80% in reading, 84% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Haverigg Primary School as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Haverigg Primary School are Black Combe Junior School (0.9 miles, Requires improvement, 78% reading, 89% maths); Millom Infant School (1.2 miles); Millom Infant School (1.2 miles, Inadequate); and St James' Catholic Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 79% maths).

Haverigg Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 13 pupils (7.3%) received SEN support and 9 (5.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Haverigg Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 29 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Station Entrance, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (opposite), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22).

Haverigg Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.