Valley Primary School and Nursery
Whinlatter Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8DAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Valley Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Whitehaven for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 11th of 11 primary schools in Whitehaven. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 March 2015, report published 26 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 March 2024
Pupils are happy and cheerful at this school. They confidently greet visitors and are friendly and inquisitive. Staff have built warm and positive relationships with pupils. Pupils know that they are well cared for. They appreciate the support that staff give them if they are upset or worried. Pupils welcome the opportunity to learn from each other. For example, they openly share their beliefs, cultures and values and celebrate difference and diversity. This helps to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain and helps them to develop respect and tolerance for others. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), try their best in lessons. They think carefully about what they are learning. For example, they analyse and question information that they are given and use their prior knowledge to make sense of new learning. Most pupils achieve well. Pupils value the many chances that they have to take part in activities, such as choir, gymnastics, crochet and craft clubs. They enjoy competing in sports competitions and tournaments. Pupils take great pride in the successes that they have in such events.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently identify and address errors and misconceptions in pupils' learning. This means that some pupils' learning is not as secure as it should be. The school should ensure that pupils have securely grasped curriculum content before moving them on to new learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
286 pupils on roll, with places for 294
Schools near Valley Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hensingham Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Monkwray Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Jericho Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 76% 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
- Mrs Sarah Jardine
- Phone
- 01946694152
- Address
- Whinlatter Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8DA
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 134214
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.