Kells Infant School vs St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kells Infant School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
130 students
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
133 students
| Measure | Kells Infant School Whitehaven, North West | St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #324 of 2,286 | #392 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2744 of 15,697 | #3319 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 130 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 88.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Whitehaven | Whitehaven |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kells-inf.cumbria.sch.uk | www.st-james-inf.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kells Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 73.2).
- •St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 133 students compared with 130.
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 Kells Infant School better than St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Kells Infant School ranks higher (76.4 vs 73.2 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 Kells Infant School and St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kells Infant School: 130. St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kells Infant School and St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School rank in North West?
Kells Infant School is 324th of 2,286 and St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School is 392nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).