Whitehaven primary schools deliver consistently strong results, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 82%. Jericho Primary School, St James' CofE Junior School, Whitehaven, and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitehaven are among the highest-performing options, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. With 14 schools serving this coastal town, families across Whitehaven benefit from well-established community schools that combine academic foundations with a close-knit character. 88% of pupils reach expected standards in science, above the England average of 82%. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Bransty Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Hensingham Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #9 | Valley Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #10 | St Begh's Catholic Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jericho Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitehaven | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 8.5/10Excellent |
| N/A | Kells Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Lowca Community School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Monkwray Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Moresby Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Bridget's CofE School, Whitehaven | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St James' CofE Junior School, Whitehaven | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-7 years
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