The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp 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)
110
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.
3% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 155
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Alex Moore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Wellington Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Bransty Primary School
Primary · 857m away
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 902m away
Jericho Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Monkwray Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Hensingham Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James' CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St James' CofE Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' CofE Junior School?
St James' CofE Junior School currently has 155 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' CofE Junior School take?
St James' CofE Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' CofE Junior School?
St James' CofE Junior School is in Whitehaven, CA28 7HG, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' CofE Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St James' CofE Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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