The short version
83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–7
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 125
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 10.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Alex Moore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James' CofE Junior School
Primary · Very close
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 829m away
Bransty Primary School
Primary · 945m away
Monkwray Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Jericho Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Kells Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School?
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School currently has 125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School take?
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School?
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School is in Whitehaven, CA28 7PZ, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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