The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 116
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 7.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Wendy Figes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
High Road, Kells, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Monkwray Junior School
Primary · 616m away
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Valley Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
Jericho Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St James' CofE Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kells Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Kells Infant School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kells Infant School?
Kells Infant School currently has 116 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kells Infant School take?
Kells Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kells Infant School?
Kells Infant School is in Whitehaven, CA28 9PQ, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kells Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Kells Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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