Valley Primary School and Nursery
Valley Primary School and Nursery is a primary school (Community school), ages 3–11, in Whitehaven, CA28, run by Cumberland council. It has 286 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (7 March 2024): School remains Good.
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 7 March 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (3 March 2015) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 36 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 33 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 286 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 38.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 7.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 27.08% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.51% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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