Best Faith Schools in Whitehaven
7 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In Whitehaven, 7 faith schools account for 28.0% of all schools, significantly higher than the national average of 13.4%.
- Faith schools in Whitehaven have a strong Ofsted record, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 6 Good ratings.
- With 1,984 pupils, faith schools in Whitehaven have a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.76, and spending per pupil is £8,078, which is higher than the national average of £7,460.
- Faith schools in Whitehaven perform well academically, with 64.9% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, and 29.7% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths at KS4.
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Religious Character
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Provisions & SEN
St Bridget's CofE School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
St James' CofE Junior School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Ofsted
Good
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Frequently Asked Questions
How many faith schools are in Whitehaven?
There are 25 faith schools in Whitehaven, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best faith schools in Whitehaven?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked faith 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 faith schools are in Whitehaven?
Whitehaven has 3 faith schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 14 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are faith 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 faith schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across faith 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 | 65% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.29 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,078 | £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.