The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 288
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 36.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Jardine
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Whinlatter Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hensingham Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Monkwray Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Jericho Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Whitehaven Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Kells Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Valley Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Valley Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Valley Primary School and Nursery?
Valley Primary School and Nursery currently has 288 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Valley Primary School and Nursery take?
Valley Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Valley Primary School and Nursery?
Valley Primary School and Nursery is in Whitehaven, CA28 8DA, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Valley Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Valley Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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