PrimaryData as of May 2026

St James' CofE Junior School

Wellington Row, Whitehaven, CA28 7HG

Voluntary controlled school

Church of England

Pupils

155

Ages

7-11

FSM

14.8%

Capacity

180

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

82.0%

Writing

82.0%

Maths

85.0%

RWM Combined

74.0%

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About St James' CofE Junior School

St James' CofE Junior School is a primary school in Whitehaven, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 155 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Wellington Row, Whitehaven, CA28 7HG | More schools in Cumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James' CofE Junior School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2022 — School remains Good
Apr 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James' CofE Junior School

What is St James' CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?

St James' CofE Junior School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

What are St James' CofE Junior School's latest exam results?

St James' CofE Junior School: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St James' CofE Junior School located?

St James' CofE Junior School is a primary school in Whitehaven, Cumberland (CA28 7HG).

How many pupils attend St James' CofE Junior School?

St James' CofE Junior School has around 155 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St James' CofE Junior School with other schools?

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