Best Schools in Whitehaven
25 schools in Whitehaven
Key Facts
- There are 25 schools in Whitehaven, with 100.0% of primary schools and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Whitehaven have 54.6% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 2,729 pupils across 15 schools.
- Secondary schools in Whitehaven have a Progress 8 score of -0.27 and an Attainment 8 score of 42.20, compared to national averages of 0.00 and 46.10 respectively, with 1,802 pupils across 2 schools.
- In Whitehaven, the pupil-teacher ratio is 18.68 in primary schools and 18.37 in secondary schools, with spending per pupil at £9,622 and £8,273 respectively, compared to the national average of £7,460.
Top Nurseries in Whitehaven
8 nurseries in Whitehaven
Top Primary Schools in Whitehaven
15 primary schools in Whitehaven
SB
St Bridget's CofE School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 6NY
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence5.8%
Pupils77
P/T Ratio15.4
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 8AJ
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.1%
Pupils202
P/T Ratio19.8
BP
Bransty Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 6EG
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence4.9%
Pupils211
P/T Ratio21.7
HP
Hensingham Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 8QZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected40%
Absence6.8%
Pupils133
P/T Ratio14.4
Top Special Schools in Whitehaven
1 special schools in Whitehaven
Frequently Asked Questions
Whitehaven has 25 schools, including 15 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Whitehaven | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 55% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.27 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,085 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.