The best primary schools in Whitehaven

Compare 14 top-rated primary schools in Whitehaven, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: St James' CofE Junior School.

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Compare the top two side by side: St James' CofE Junior School vs St Bridget's CofE School

St James' CofE Junior School

Ofsted: Expected
Score
B70
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Location
Whitehaven, CA28 7HG

St Bridget's CofE School

Ofsted: Expected
Score
B70
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Location
Whitehaven, CA28 6NY

Moresby Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C62
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Whitehaven, CA28 8UX

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Ofsted: Strong
Score
C60
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Whitehaven, CA28 9PG

Jericho Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C58
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Whitehaven, CA28 6UX

Hensingham Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D54
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Whitehaven, CA28 8QZ

Bransty Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D53
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Whitehaven, CA28 6EG

St Begh's Catholic Junior School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D49
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Whitehaven, CA28 7TE

Monkwray Junior School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D47
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Whitehaven, CA28 9DT

Valley Primary School and Nursery

Ofsted: Good
Score
D45
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Whitehaven, CA28 8DA

Lowca Community School

Ofsted: Good
Score
F39
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Whitehaven, CA28 6QS

Kells Infant School

Ofsted: Strong
Score
B78
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Whitehaven, CA28 9PQ

St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
Score
B74
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Location
Whitehaven, CA28 7PZ

St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Ofsted: Good
Score
B73
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Whitehaven, CA28 8AJ

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