St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Coach Road, Whitehaven, CA28 7TEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Begh's Catholic Junior School is a primary school in Whitehaven for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 7th of 11 primary schools in Whitehaven. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 July 2018, report published 18 September 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 September 2023
The school provides a nurturing environment. It fosters a strong sense of pride among its pupils, ensuring that they feel happy, safe and secure. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and to staff. The school has established clear expectations for the behaviour of pupils. The introduction of the 'St Begh's Way' has provided clarity to pupils about how to behave in different situations. Pupils have enjoyed creating posters and videos to help other pupils to understand the school rules. Pupils at this school are aspirational for their future. They benefit from a well-designed curriculum. Staff also have high expectations of pupils learning. They support pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve consistently well. Pupils enjoy learning and they are keen to participate fully in lessons. Pupils appreciate the wide range of opportunities that the school offers, which enable them to experience the world of work. For example, pupils benefit from visits from nearby businesses, exposing them to different careers. Pupils enjoy supporting their local community, for example by working with care homes. The school has successfully prioritised providing pupils with strategies to support their mental and physical well-being. Pupils are encouraged to live healthy lives. They understand the importance of regular exercise.
What the school should improve
- The school has not developed a consistent approach to teaching phonics, which staff are well trained to deliver. This means that a few pupils do not catch up with their reading knowledge as quickly as they should. The school should ensure that staff are suitably equipped to deliver the phonics programme consistently well.
- The school does not offer a sufficiently broad range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities. This hinders how well some pupils develop their wider talents and interests and their knowledge of modern Britain. The school should ensure that it develops and enhances its enrichment offer so that pupils have a sufficiently broad experience beyond their immediate community.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
240 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near St Begh's Catholic Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwray Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St James' CofE Junior School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 74% met the expected standard |
| Jericho Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catherine Mallard
- Phone
- 01946696959
- Address
- Coach Road, Whitehaven, CA28 7TE
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112354
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.