St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
High Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7PZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Whitehaven for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 March 2014, report published 2 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 March 2024
Pupils thrive at this welcoming school. They enjoy exceptionally warm and nurturing relationships with adults, who know them well. Pupils said that they feel happy. They know that there is always an adult available to help them if they are ever worried. The school is highly ambitious for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils rise to this challenge, typically achieving exceptionally well across the curriculum. This is also true for children in the early years, who are incredibly well prepared for all that key stage 1 has to offer. Pupils behave impeccably. They pride themselves in living out the school's values, including showing respect and kindness in the way that they play and talk with each other. For example, pupils help others if they fall over in the playground. Older pupils befriend their younger peers. Pupils learn to be well-rounded and responsible members of the school community. They enjoy the wide range of experiences that staff organise to bring the curriculum to life. These opportunities include trips around the local area and, in Year 2, an exciting overnight residential to broaden pupils' awareness of the world around them.
Pupil numbers and mix
133 pupils on roll, with places for 150
Schools near St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Junior School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 74% met the expected standard |
| St Begh's Catholic Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Bransty Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Monkwray Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Jericho Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alex Moore
- Phone
- 01946691970
- Address
- High Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7PZ
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112297
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.