Schools in Whitehaven
17 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitehaven Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (14)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bransty Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hensingham Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Jericho Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lowca Community School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Monkwray Junior School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Moresby Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Begh's Catholic Junior School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| St Bridget's CofE School Voluntary controlled school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St James' CofE Junior School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Valley Primary School and Nursery Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Kells Infant School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Community special school | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.