Moresby Primary School
School Brow, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, CA28 8UXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Moresby Primary School is a primary school in Whitehaven for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 3rd of 11 primary schools in Whitehaven. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2014, report published 17 July 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 May 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to Moresby Primary School. Pupils get on well together. They make everyone feel welcome. They have adults in school whom they can talk to about any worries that they may have. This helps pupils to feel safe. Leaders deal with any incidents of bullying quickly and effectively. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour. They share these frequently with pupils and help them to understand how they can rise to them. Pupils embrace leaders' vision that 'together everyone achieves more'. They are kind and empathetic. They work hard and try their best. This helps most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve well. Pupils appreciate the broad range of opportunities that leaders provide beyond the academic curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of clubs, such as cookery, robotics, dance, football, gymnastics, gardening, arts and crafts and geography. Some pupils are in the school choir and band. They perform to parents and carers, and the wider community, in shows and music festivals. These extensive experiences help pupils to develop new talents and interests. They also help them to build confidence and self-esteem.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not ensured that all staff are supported to deliver the curriculum as effectively as they could. This means that pupils, including those with SEND, do not learn the curriculum as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that staff receive further training and support to deliver the curriculum consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
122 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Moresby Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bransty Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| St Bridget's CofE School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 36% met the expected standard |
| St James' CofE Junior School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 74% met the expected standard |
| St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Jericho Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Ross Peacock
- Phone
- 01946599765
- Address
- School Brow, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, CA28 8UX
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112162
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.