Jericho Primary School
Windsor Court, Whitehaven, CA28 6UXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Jericho Primary School is a primary school in Whitehaven for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 4th of 11 primary schools in Whitehaven. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2023, report published 14 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2023
Pupils' personal development is exceptional at this friendly and welcoming school. They demonstrate high levels of respect for each other and for the people in their local community. Pupils at Jericho Primary School understand and embrace the school's values. Pupils apply the principles of 'nurture, respect, achievement, creativity and adventure' in all that they do. For example, pupils in this school are kind and caring. They have a deep understanding about the differences between people's families, cultures and religions. The school has high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils live up to these expectations. They apply themselves to their learning in lessons. Pupils benefit from a well-designed curriculum. They are keen to find out more about the wide range of ambitious topics that they learn. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well at this school. Pupils relish the impressive range of opportunities that the school offers to develop their talents and interests. For example, pupils embrace drama performances, sports and singing in the choir. Alongside these activities, there is a wide range of trips to develop pupils' independence. Children in the early years also enjoy trips to use local transport and learn about habitats when visiting the beach. Pupils have many chances to take on responsibilities, such as being a buddy for younger pupils or being a team captain. They eagerly seize opportunities to contribute to their school and community, for example, by helping to select playground equipment.
What the school should improve
- In a very small number of subjects, the school is refining the content of the curriculum. On occasion, this hinders the depth to which some pupils acquire new knowledge. The school should ensure that it has embedded the key knowledge that it wants pupils to learn in these remaining subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
363 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Jericho Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hensingham Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Begh's Catholic Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| St James' CofE Junior School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 74% met the expected standard |
| St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr James Blackwell
- Phone
- 01946514545
- Address
- Windsor Court, Whitehaven, CA28 6UX
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112175
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.