Which is the best primary school in Whitehaven?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Jericho Primary School ranks first of 11 ranked primary schools in Whitehaven, with 89% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Whitehaven ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Whitehaven?

11 primary schools in Whitehaven published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Whitehaven, ranked

The 11 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Jericho Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

89%

expected standard
2
Moresby Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
3
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

12%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
4
St James' CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled school

13%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
5
Hensingham Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
6
Lowca Community School
Community school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
7
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Voluntary aided school

2%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
8
Bransty Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
9
Monkwray Junior School
Community school

7%

higher standard

41%

expected standard
10
St Bridget's CofE School
Voluntary controlled school

9%

higher standard

36%

expected standard
11
Valley Primary School and Nursery
Community school

0%

higher standard

36%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Whitehaven?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Jericho Primary School ranks first of 11 ranked primary schools in Whitehaven, with 89% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Whitehaven ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Whitehaven?: 11 primary schools in Whitehaven published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.