Valley Primary School and Nursery
URN: 134214 • Whitehaven CA28 8DA
Overview
- Name
- Valley Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 134214
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Jardine (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01946694152
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Whinlatter Road, Whitehaven CA28 8DA
Summary
Valley Primary School and Nursery, located in Whitehaven, Cumberland, is a community school catering to children aged 3 to 11. With a current enrolment of 288 pupils and a capacity of 294, the school offers a nurturing environment that encourages a love of learning, confidence, resilience, and independent thinking. The school provides a range of educational provisions, including 15 and 30-hour nursery sessions, as well as morning and afternoon sessions for two-year-olds.
The school's ethos is built on fostering high standards of learning in a safe and stimulating environment where every child is valued. Valley Primary aims to inspire students socially, emotionally, and creatively while promoting individual talents and celebrating achievements. The curriculum focuses on quality teaching in core subjects, ensuring that all children can reach their full potential.
Valley Primary also emphasizes strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, aiming to develop responsible and respectful members of society. Additional support services include a breakfast club and after-school provision, enhancing the overall educational experience for families. For more information, visit their website at www.valleyprimary.cumbria.sch.uk.
The school's ethos is built on fostering high standards of learning in a safe and stimulating environment where every child is valued. Valley Primary aims to inspire students socially, emotionally, and creatively while promoting individual talents and celebrating achievements. The curriculum focuses on quality teaching in core subjects, ensuring that all children can reach their full potential.
Valley Primary also emphasizes strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, aiming to develop responsible and respectful members of society. Additional support services include a breakfast club and after-school provision, enhancing the overall educational experience for families. For more information, visit their website at www.valleyprimary.cumbria.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Non Uniform Day (download)
- Festival (download)
- July 2024 Newsletter (download)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design by Primarysite (other)
- Log In (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)
- Moresby Primary School (63.0)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 294
- Pupils
- 288
- Boys
- 129
- Girls
- 159
- FSM %
- 36.20
- Open date
- 2004-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 288 | 129 | 159 | 294 | 36.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 279 | 133 | 146 | 294 | 37.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 266 | 144 | 122 | 294 | 36.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 266 | 144 | 122 | 294 | 36.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 257 | 143 | 114 | 294 | 36.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 262 | 144 | 118 | 294 | 35.70 |
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