Jericho Primary School
Whitehaven, CA28 6UX · Cumberland · primary school
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18th of 119 primary schools in Cumberland we can score, 145 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,199 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 among them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Jericho Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Mindfulness, Baking, Shakespeare, Choir, Bounce, Recorder, and Art Clubs, as well as Football and Gymnastics Clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 363 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Jericho Primary School
Overview
Jericho Primary School is described as a “friendly and welcoming” institution where pupils’ personal development is “exceptional.” The report highlights that pupils demonstrate high levels of respect, embrace the school’s values, and benefit from a “well-designed curriculum” that supports strong learning outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils show “high levels of respect” for one another and the community, applying principles of “nurture, respect, achievement, creativity and adventure.”
- The school has designed an “ambitious and bespoke curriculum” with clear progression, ensuring teachers know “precisely what they want pupils to learn.”
- Reading is a priority, with staff delivering phonics with “consistency and preciseness,” enabling pupils to “read confidently and fluently.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are accurately identified and access the “same ambitious curriculum as their peers” through skilled adaptations.
- The programme for personal development is “striking,” embedding social skills, resilience, and empathy through enrichment experiences like engaging with local care homes.
Areas to improve
- In a “very small number of subjects,” the school is refining curriculum content, which occasionally hinders the depth of knowledge acquisition; leaders must ensure key knowledge is embedded in these remaining subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 89% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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