Valley Primary School and Nursery
Community school
Whitehaven, CA28 8DA
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 9% in England
77 of 94 in Cumberland
Pupils
286
First preferences per place
0.89
2026/27
Absence
6.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 49% | 45% | 36% | |
| Higher standard | 2% | 6% | 0% | |
| Reading | 76% | 73% | 39% | |
| Writing | 59% | 76% | 73% | |
| Maths | 78% | 52% | 55% |
Nearby primary schools
- St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School · 0.7 mi · Good
- Hensingham Primary School · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 9% in England
- Jericho Primary School · 1.1 mi · Good · Top 13% in England
- Monkwray Junior School · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 7% in England
- Kells Infant School · 1.0 mi · Not judged
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School · 1.1 mi · Not judged · Top 13% in England
Best primary schools in Whitehaven · Best primary schools in Cumbria
The neighbourhood
Valley Primary School and Nursery is in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse (typical home £160,000, crime average).
What is Valley Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Valley Primary School and Nursery does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Valley Primary School and Nursery rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Valley Primary School and Nursery is in the bottom 9% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.