Best Primary Schools in Whitehaven
15 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Whitehaven, 15 primary schools (60.0% of 25) educate 2,729 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.68.
- Ofsted ratings in Whitehaven show 100.0% of primary schools are Good or Outstanding, with 3 Outstanding and 12 Good out of 15 inspected.
- Whitehaven's primary schools have 26.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 5.0% with English as an additional language, compared to national averages of 23.8% and 19.5% respectively.
- Primary schools in Whitehaven spend £9,622 per pupil, with 54.6% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2 and 13.3% experiencing persistent absence.
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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
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Bransty Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 6EG
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence4.9%
Pupils211
P/T Ratio21.7
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Hensingham Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 8QZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected40%
Absence6.8%
Pupils133
P/T Ratio14.4
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Kells Infant School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Whitehaven, CA28 9PQ
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.4%
Pupils116
P/T Ratio16.5
St James' CofE Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 7HG
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence3.7%
Pupils155
P/T Ratio19.7
Jericho Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 6UX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected89%
Absence4.3%
Pupils435
P/T Ratio23.1
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 7TE
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected45%
Absence5.7%
Pupils243
P/T Ratio20.1
Mayfield School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Whitehaven, CA28 8UG
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.1%
Pupils257
P/T Ratio7.7
Lowca Community School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 6QS
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected13%
Absence4.3%
Pupils59
P/T Ratio15.1
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 7PZ
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.5%
Pupils125
P/T Ratio20.1
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Moresby Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 8UX
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.1%
Pupils122
P/T Ratio24.1
Valley Primary School and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 8DA
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected45%
Absence6.6%
Pupils288
P/T Ratio18.9
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 15 primary schools in Whitehaven, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Whitehaven | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 55% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,622 | £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.