The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 122
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Ross Peacock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
School Brow, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBransty Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Bridget's CofE School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Secondary · 2.1km away
St James' CofE Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.3km away
Jericho Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Lowca Community School
Primary · 2.7km away
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Moresby Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moresby Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moresby Primary School?
Moresby Primary School currently has 122 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moresby Primary School take?
Moresby Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moresby Primary School?
Moresby Primary School is in Whitehaven, CA28 8UX, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moresby Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Moresby Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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