Jericho Primary School
URN: 112175 • Whitehaven CA28 6UX
Overview
- Name
- Jericho Primary School
- URN
- 112175
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Blackwell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01946514545
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Windsor Court, Whitehaven CA28 6UX
Summary
Jericho Primary School is a mixed community school located in Whitehaven, Cumberland, with a current enrolment of 435 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school prides itself on fostering a vibrant and inclusive environment where mutual respect and support are paramount. Headteacher Mr. James Blackwell emphasizes the importance of character development, encouraging pupils to take on roles that allow them to contribute to school life actively.
The curriculum at Jericho is designed to promote creativity, independent thinking, and a sense of adventure in learning. The school aims to nurture pupils’ abilities to become future innovators and change-makers, with a strong focus on personal development. Additionally, Jericho has recently introduced a Nursery, offering both full-time and part-time places for children from the term after their third birthday.
Jericho Primary School is committed to maintaining high attendance rates, recognising the link between regular attendance and academic success. The school works closely with families to address any barriers to attendance, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive in their educational journey.
The curriculum at Jericho is designed to promote creativity, independent thinking, and a sense of adventure in learning. The school aims to nurture pupils’ abilities to become future innovators and change-makers, with a strong focus on personal development. Additionally, Jericho has recently introduced a Nursery, offering both full-time and part-time places for children from the term after their third birthday.
Jericho Primary School is committed to maintaining high attendance rates, recognising the link between regular attendance and academic success. The school works closely with families to address any barriers to attendance, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive in their educational journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School (70.4)
- Kells Infant School (68.4)
- St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School (63.3)
- Moresby Primary School (63.0)
- St James' CofE Junior School (62.1)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 435
- Boys
- 225
- Girls
- 210
- FSM %
- 9.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 435 | 225 | 210 | 420 | 9.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 424 | 225 | 199 | 420 | 10.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 425 | 215 | 210 | 420 | 10.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 425 | 215 | 210 | 420 | 10.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 422 | 212 | 210 | 380 | 9.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 388 | 187 | 201 | 380 | 5.90 |
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