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Jericho Primary School

Cumberland, CA28 6UXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
89%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
55 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#402 of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWindsor Court, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 6UX
HeadteacherJames Blackwell
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils435
Free School Meals (FSM)9.2%
School Capacity435 / 420 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryICT SuiteSensory RoomMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSports HallForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsFootballDanceCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessDramaCodingArt ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:30-17:30

Source: jericho.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jericho Primary School

Jericho Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.