Jericho Primary School

About Jericho Primary School

Jericho Primary School sits at the top of the primary school rankings in the Cumberland local authority, coming first out of 111 schools in the area. This puts it ahead of its nearest competitors, Irthington Village School, Shankhill CofE Primary School, and Stoneraise School, which rank second, third, and fourth respectively. Headteacher James Blackwell leads a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 4 to 11, with no religious character. The school is notably oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 99 applications for just 55 places, all of which went to first-preference families. With 435 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating slightly above its official limit, a clear sign of its popularity among local families. Just 9.2 per cent of pupils qualify for free school meals, which is below the national average and reflects the school’s catchment.

Academically, Jericho Primary delivers strong outcomes at Key Stage 2. In the 2023/24 results, 89 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, far exceeding the Cumberland local authority average of 54 per cent. The school’s ranking score of 89 places it in the top five per cent nationally and the top three per cent in the North West region. In individual subjects, 95 per cent met the expected standard in reading and 94 per cent in maths, while average scaled scores sat at 108 for reading and 107 for maths. At the higher standard, 39 per cent of pupils achieved that level in reading, 31 per cent in maths, and 11 per cent in writing. Ofsted’s most recent inspection in November 2023 rated the school Good overall, with personal development judged Outstanding. Leadership, behaviour, early years provision, and quality of education all received Good grades.

The school offers a wide range of facilities including a library, ICT suite, sensory room, music rooms, playing fields, sports hall, forest school, gymnasium, and even a chapel. Sports provision covers cross country, athletics, football, dance, cricket, and gymnastics, while clubs include science, chess, drama, coding, art, and gardening. SEND support is broad, catering for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties. With nursery provision on site, it suits families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6. Given its strong academic record, oversubscribed admissions, and comprehensive facilities, Jericho Primary is a strong fit for families who prioritise high attainment and a well-supported, inclusive environment within the Cumberland area.

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