Jericho Primary School vs St Benedict's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 474 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jericho Primary School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
363 students
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Whitehaven · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
990 students
| Measure | Jericho Primary School Whitehaven, North West | St Benedict's Catholic High School Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #415 of 2,286 | #326 of 536 |
| National rank | #3512 of 15,697 | #2797 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 363 | 990 |
| Pupils on roll | 363 | 990 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Whitehaven | Whitehaven |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/ | st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Jericho Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 33.1).
- •St Benedict's Catholic High School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 363.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jericho Primary School better than St Benedict's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Jericho Primary School ranks higher (72.1 vs 33.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jericho Primary School and St Benedict's Catholic High School?
About 474 m in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jericho Primary School: 363. St Benedict's Catholic High School: 990. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jericho Primary School and St Benedict's Catholic High School rank in North West?
Jericho Primary School is 415th of 2,286 and St Benedict's Catholic High School is 326th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).