Best Catholic Schools in Whitehaven
4 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- There are 4 Roman Catholic schools in Whitehaven, accounting for 16.0% of all schools, with 1,627 pupils and a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.50.
- Whitehaven's Catholic schools have 29.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 5.8% with English as an additional language, compared to national averages of 23.8% and 19.5%.
- Ofsted inspections show 100.0% of Whitehaven's Catholic schools are Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 3 Good ratings, and a spending per pupil of £8,190.
- Academic performance in Whitehaven's Catholic schools shows 59.5% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, a Progress 8 score of -0.29, and 29.7% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths.
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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
Frequently Asked Questions
How many catholic schools are in Whitehaven?
There are 25 catholic schools in Whitehaven, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best catholic schools in Whitehaven?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked catholic schools in Whitehaven include ABC Day Nursery, Busy Bees Day Nursery, and Happy Hours Private Day Nursery. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding catholic schools are in Whitehaven?
Whitehaven has 3 catholic schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 14 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are catholic schools in Whitehaven ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average class size in Whitehaven catholic schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across catholic schools in Whitehaven is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Whitehaven | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.29 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,190 | £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.