Moresby Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Whitehaven, North West CA28 8UX · Cumberland
#226 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#1722 of 15,697 nationally
About Moresby Primary School
Moresby Primary School is a local authority primary located in Whitehaven, in the Cumberland local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 122 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 83.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 226th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (95th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (66th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 122; capacity filled 116.2%.
There are 16 schools in Whitehaven; Moresby Primary School ranks 1st of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)80%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)4.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Moresby Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 122
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 116.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 80%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Moresby Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Bransty Primary School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
205 students · 1.7 km away
St Bridget's CofE School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
66 students · 1.8 km away
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Whitehaven · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
990 students · 2.1 km away
St James' CofE Junior School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
156 students · 2.2 km away
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
133 students · 2.3 km away
Jericho Primary School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
363 students · 2.4 km away
The Whitehaven Academy
Whitehaven · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
859 students · 2.6 km away
Lowca Community School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
51 students · 2.7 km away
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
240 students · 2.8 km away
Hensingham Primary School
Whitehaven · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
120 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Holme Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
122 students
Adlington Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
123 students
Crow Orchard Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
121 students
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
121 students
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
120 students
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
124 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Moresby Primary School a good school?
Moresby Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 83.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #226 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Moresby Primary School rank in North West?
Moresby Primary School ranks #226 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #1722 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Moresby Primary School?
Moresby Primary School had 122 students in 2025.
Is Moresby Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Moresby Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Moresby Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Moresby Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.