St James' CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled schoolPrimaryAges 7–11MixedChurch of England
Wellington Row, Whitehaven, CA28 7HG
Headteacher · Mrs Laura Todhunter
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Key facts
Pupils156Capacity 180
OfstedReport cardInspected 2 June 2026
Free school meals14.1%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 2 June 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 3 applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Cumberland council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in CumberlandNearby schools for the same ages
- Bransty Primary School0.5 mi
- St Begh's Catholic Junior School0.6 mi
- Jericho Primary School0.9 mi
- Monkwray Junior School0.9 mi
- Hensingham Primary School1.3 mi