St James' CofE Junior School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Whitehaven, North West CA28 7HG · Cumberland
#367 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#3076 of 15,697 nationally
About St James' CofE Junior School
St James' CofE Junior School is a local authority primary located in Whitehaven, in the Cumberland local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 7–11. In 2025 it enrolled 156 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 74.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 367th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (68th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 156; capacity filled 86.7%.
There are 16 schools in Whitehaven; St James' CofE Junior School ranks 3rd 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%)74%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- 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%)14.1%
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 Junior School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 156
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 86.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 74%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St James' CofE Junior School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
133 students · 118 m away
Bransty Primary School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
205 students · 857 m away
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
240 students · 902 m away
Jericho Primary School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
363 students · 1.4 km away
Monkwray Junior School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
109 students · 1.5 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
Hensingham Primary School
Whitehaven · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
120 students · 2.0 km away
Kells Infant School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
130 students · 2.0 km away
St Bridget's CofE School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
66 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
157 students
Brackenwood Infant School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
155 students
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
157 students
Birchwood CofE Primary School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
157 students
Coates Lane Primary School
BARNOLDSWICK · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
157 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
157 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St James' CofE Junior School a good school?
St James' CofE Junior School has a Success Index (England) of 74.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #367 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 Junior School rank in North West?
St James' CofE Junior School ranks #367 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #3076 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St James' CofE Junior School?
St James' CofE Junior School had 156 students in 2025.
Is St James' CofE Junior School a primary school or a secondary school?
St James' CofE Junior School is classified as a primary covering Ages 7–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St James' CofE Junior School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James' CofE Junior School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.