St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School vs Valley Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
189 students
Valley Primary School and Nursery
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
286 students
| Measure | St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School Whitehaven, North West | Valley Primary School and Nursery Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #528 of 2,286 | #2173 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4423 of 15,697 | #15265 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 189 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 286 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 38.1% |
| Capacity filled | 52.5% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.stgregpat.co.uk/ | www.valleyprimary.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 9.9).
- •Valley Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 286 students compared with 189.
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 Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School better than Valley Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School ranks higher (67.3 vs 9.9 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 Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School and Valley Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School: 189. Valley Primary School and Nursery: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School and Valley Primary School and Nursery rank in North West?
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School is 528th of 2,286 and Valley Primary School and Nursery is 2173rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).