St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Whitehaven, North West CA28 7PZ · Cumberland
#392 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#3319 of 15,697 nationally
About St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School is a local authority primary located in Whitehaven, in the Cumberland local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 133 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 73.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 392nd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (73th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 133; capacity filled 88.7%.
There are 16 schools in Whitehaven; St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School ranks 4th 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%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)12.5%
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 St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 133
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 88.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St James' CofE Junior School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
156 students · 118 m away
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
240 students · 829 m away
Bransty Primary School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
205 students · 945 m away
Monkwray Junior School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
109 students · 1.4 km away
Jericho Primary School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
363 students · 1.4 km away
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
189 students · 1.6 km away
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Whitehaven · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
990 students · 1.7 km away
Kells Infant School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
130 students · 1.9 km away
Hensingham Primary School
Whitehaven · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
120 students · 2.0 km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
195 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
Ewanrigg Junior School
Maryport · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
133 students
Rosegrove Infant School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
133 students
St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
Linacre Primary School
Bootle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
134 students
Wrenbury Primary School
Nantwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
134 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School a good school?
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 73.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #392 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 St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School rank in North West?
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School ranks #392 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #3319 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School?
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School had 133 students in 2025.
Is St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.