Schools in Whitehaven
There are 17 schools in Whitehaven on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 14 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Cumberland local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Whitehaven (14)
- Bransty Primary SchoolCommunity school · CA28 6EG
- Hensingham Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CA28 8QZ
- Jericho Primary SchoolCommunity school · CA28 6UX
- Kells Infant SchoolCommunity school · CA28 9PQ
- Lowca Community SchoolCommunity school · CA28 6QS
- Monkwray Junior SchoolCommunity school · CA28 9DT
- Moresby Primary SchoolCommunity school · CA28 8UX
- St Begh's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA28 7TE
- St Bridget's CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CA28 6NY
- St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA28 8AJ
- St James' CofE Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CA28 7PZ
- St James' CofE Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CA28 7HG
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA28 9PG
- Valley Primary School and NurseryCommunity school · CA28 8DA
Secondary schools in Whitehaven (2)
- St Benedict's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA28 8UG
- The Whitehaven AcademyAcademy sponsor led · CA28 8TY
Other phases in Whitehaven (1)
- Mayfield SchoolCommunity special school · CA28 8UG
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Whitehaven?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 17 open schools with a Whitehaven address (as of 5 June 2026), including 14 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Whitehaven guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Whitehaven?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.