Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School, Hawkshead

In its own words: "We aim to provide the best educational experience for every child and strive for outstanding achievement for all. We can achieve this by engaging in learning opportunities that develop, stretch and excite the imagination by: All of this is achieved while working in collaboration to fully develop strong and positive partnerships with parents and the wider community."

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Westmorland and Furness and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 78% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School as their first choice and 5 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 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 Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School are Coniston CofE Primary School (3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 73% maths); Goodly Dale Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths); St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere (3.6 miles, Requires improvement); and St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 63% reading, 81% maths).

Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 8 pupils (26.7%) received SEN support and 2 (6.7%) 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.

Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tourist Information Centre (at), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Westmorland and Furness (11).

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