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St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School

Cumberland, CA28 7PZPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 35 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School

St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School in Cumberland was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection in 2014, and an ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed the school remains Good and is improving. The school serves children from age 3 to 7, so it does not sit standard Key Stage 2 SATs — its academic story is told through its early years and infant-phase provision. In the 2008 graded inspection, early years provision was rated Requires Improvement (grade 2), but by 2014 both leadership and management and overall effectiveness had reached Good. The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, with the 2024 ungraded visit noting positive momentum. With 125 pupils on roll against a capacity of 150, it is operating below capacity, which may reflect its specific age range and local demographics. The school is Church of England, and the headteacher is Alex Moore.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigh Street, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 7PZ
HeadteacherAlex Moore
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils125
Free School Meals (FSM)10.7%
School Capacity125 / 150 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (27 Mar 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 2 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallPlaying FieldsDining HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsFootballSwimmingRoundersNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.