The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 38.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Mallard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Coach Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7TE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMonkwray Junior School
Primary · 666m away
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 784m away
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 829m away
St James' CofE Junior School
Primary · 902m away
Jericho Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Kells Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hensingham Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Begh's Catholic Junior School a selective school?
No. St Begh's Catholic Junior School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Begh's Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Begh's Catholic Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Begh's Catholic Junior School?
St Begh's Catholic Junior School currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Begh's Catholic Junior School take?
St Begh's Catholic Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Begh's Catholic Junior School?
St Begh's Catholic Junior School is in Whitehaven, CA28 7TE, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Begh's Catholic Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Begh's Catholic Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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