Moresby Primary School
URN: 112162 • Whitehaven CA28 8UX
Overview
- Name
- Moresby Primary School
- URN
- 112162
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ross Peacock (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01946599765
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Brow, Whitehaven CA28 8UX
Summary
Moresby Primary School is a community primary school located in Moresby Parks, just outside Whitehaven, serving a mixed-gender student body of 122 pupils. The school is known for its family atmosphere and a strong commitment to academic success, particularly in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while also valuing a broad curriculum that includes arts, sports, and computing.
Under the leadership of Head Teacher Ross Peacock, the school fosters a supportive environment where children are encouraged to thrive both academically and socially. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, welcoming inquiries and offering tours for prospective families to experience the school firsthand.
Moresby Primary School also prioritises the well-being of its pupils, adhering to safeguarding practices and encouraging feedback from families to enhance the school environment. With a capacity of 105, the school maintains a low pupil-to-teacher ratio, allowing for personalised attention and support for each child.
Under the leadership of Head Teacher Ross Peacock, the school fosters a supportive environment where children are encouraged to thrive both academically and socially. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, welcoming inquiries and offering tours for prospective families to experience the school firsthand.
Moresby Primary School also prioritises the well-being of its pupils, adhering to safeguarding practices and encouraging feedback from families to enhance the school environment. With a capacity of 105, the school maintains a low pupil-to-teacher ratio, allowing for personalised attention and support for each child.
Useful links
- School newsletter 26/09/2025 (download)
- School newsletter 10/10/2025 (download)
- School newsletter 03/10/2025 (download)
- Spelling Shed (other)
- Log in (other)
- Tapestry (other)
- Times Tables Rock Stars (other)
- Read All Tweets (other)
- C Ceop (other)
- E Lunch Shop (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School (70.4)
- Kells Infant School (68.4)
- Jericho Primary School (68.3)
- St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School (63.3)
- St James' CofE Junior School (62.1)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 122
- Boys
- 56
- Girls
- 66
- FSM %
- 7.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 122 | 56 | 66 | 105 | 7.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 123 | 57 | 66 | 105 | 7.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 123 | 64 | 59 | 105 | 8.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 123 | 64 | 59 | 105 | 8.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 126 | 65 | 61 | 105 | 10.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 123 | 66 | 57 | 105 | 11.80 |
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