The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 435
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr James Blackwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Windsor Court, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6UX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Benedict's Catholic High School
Secondary · 474m away
Hensingham Primary School
Primary · 608m away
The Whitehaven Academy
Secondary · 741m away
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 851m away
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
St James' CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Monkwray Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Jericho Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Jericho Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Jericho Primary School?
Jericho Primary School currently has 435 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Jericho Primary School take?
Jericho Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Jericho Primary School?
Jericho Primary School is in Whitehaven, CA28 6UX, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Jericho Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Jericho Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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