Schools in Whitehaven, North West (2025)
16 schools · 4,214 students · 14 local authority, 2 academy · median Pupils on roll 189.
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Ranked schools in Whitehaven
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 183Moresby Primary SchoolWhitehaven · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 122 students
- 276Kells Infant SchoolWhitehaven · Local authority Primary– · 130 students
- 375St James' CofE Junior SchoolWhitehaven · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 156 students
- 473St James' CofE Infant and Nursery SchoolWhitehaven · Local authority Primary– · 133 students
- 572Jericho Primary SchoolWhitehaven · Local authority Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 363 students
- 670St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolWhitehaven · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
- 767St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant SchoolWhitehaven · Local authority Primary– · 189 students
- 833St Benedict's Catholic High SchoolWhitehaven · Local authority Secondary41.2 Attainment 8 · 990 students
- 932The Whitehaven AcademyWhitehaven · Academy Secondary39.7 Attainment 8 · 859 students
- 1027St Bridget's CofE SchoolWhitehaven · Local authority Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 66 students
- 1123Monkwray Junior SchoolWhitehaven · Local authority Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 109 students
- 1219Hensingham Primary SchoolWhitehaven · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 120 students
- 1319St Begh's Catholic Junior SchoolWhitehaven · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 240 students
- 1419Bransty Primary SchoolWhitehaven · Local authority Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 1510Valley Primary School and NurseryWhitehaven · Local authority Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 286 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moresby Primary School Whitehaven · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 83.0 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 122 |
| 2 | Kells Infant School Whitehaven · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 76.4 Top 25% | – | 130 |
| 3 | St James' CofE Junior School Whitehaven · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 74.5 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 156 |
| 4 | St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School Whitehaven · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 73.2 Top 25% | – | 133 |
| 5 | Jericho Primary School Whitehaven · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 72.1 Top 25% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 363 |
| 6 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Whitehaven · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 70.4 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 195 |
| 7 | St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School Whitehaven · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 67.3 Top 50% | – | 189 |
| 8 | St Benedict's Catholic High School Whitehaven · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 33.1 Lower 50% | 41.2 Attainment 8 | 990 |
| 9 | The Whitehaven Academy Whitehaven · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 32.1 Lower 50% | 39.7 Attainment 8 | 859 |
| 10 | St Bridget's CofE School Whitehaven · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 27.3 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66 |
| 11 | Monkwray Junior School Whitehaven · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 23.4 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 109 |
| 12 | Hensingham Primary School Whitehaven · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.0 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 120 |
| 13 | St Begh's Catholic Junior School Whitehaven · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 19.0 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 240 |
| 14 | Bransty Primary School Whitehaven · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 18.6 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 15 | Valley Primary School and Nursery Whitehaven · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 9.9 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 286 |
Other schools in Whitehaven
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Whitehaven?
Moresby Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Whitehaven with a Success Index (England) of 83.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Whitehaven?
Whitehaven has 16 schools (14 primary, 2 secondary) educating 4,214 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Whitehaven?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Whitehaven is 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.