St Benedict's Catholic High School vs St James' CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Whitehaven · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
990 students
St James' CofE Junior School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
156 students
| Measure | St Benedict's Catholic High School Whitehaven, North West | St James' CofE Junior School Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #326 of 536 | #367 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2797 of 4,090 | #3076 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 990 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 990 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.stjamesjun.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' CofE Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.5 vs 33.1).
- •St Benedict's Catholic High School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 156.
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 St Benedict's Catholic High School better than St James' CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' CofE Junior School ranks higher (74.5 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 St Benedict's Catholic High School and St James' CofE Junior School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Benedict's Catholic High School: 990. St James' CofE Junior School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Benedict's Catholic High School and St James' CofE Junior School rank in North West?
St Benedict's Catholic High School is 326th of 536 and St James' CofE Junior School is 367th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).