Best primary schools in Whitehaven (2026)
Whitehaven has 8 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Jericho Primary School, in the top 13% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 57%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 13% in England |
Jericho Primary School Whitehaven |
81% | 89% | 2% | Good | |
2 Top 13% in England |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Whitehaven · Roman Catholic |
78% | 76% | 12% | Not judged | |
3 Top 15% in England |
St James' CofE Junior School Whitehaven · Church of England |
76% | 74% | 13% | Report card | |
4 Bottom 21% in England |
St Begh's Catholic Junior School Whitehaven · Roman Catholic |
52% | 47% | 2% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 12% in England |
Bransty Primary School Whitehaven |
47% | 44% | 0% | Good | |
6 Bottom 9% in England |
Hensingham Primary School Whitehaven |
45% | 50% | 0% | Good | |
7 Bottom 9% in England |
Valley Primary School and Nursery Whitehaven |
43% | 36% | 0% | No rating | |
8 Bottom 7% in England |
Monkwray Junior School Whitehaven |
41% | 41% | 7% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in Whitehaven?
On exam results over the last three years, Jericho Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Whitehaven, in the top 13% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.