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Jericho Primary School

Windsor Court, Whitehaven, CA28 6UX
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Jericho Primary School
Whitehaven, CA28 6UX
435 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
9.20% FSM %
225 Boys
210 Girls
About Jericho Primary School

Jericho Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Whitehaven, Cumberland, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 435 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: James Blackwell.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cumberland
Region North West
Administrative District Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Whitehaven and Workington
Ward Hillcrest and Hensingham
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10079810
URN 112175
Data Last Updated 11-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Gary Gregg Chair of Governors 01/07/2021 01/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Loren Redmond Chair of Governors 13/12/2024 13/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natalie Appleton Governor 19/05/2025 19/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bryan Conery Governor 11/12/2020 31/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Aga Coulson Governor 25/09/2023 25/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Karen Hannah Governor 01/07/2021 01/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Hawley Governor 19/12/2022 19/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Vicky Monkhouse Governor 25/09/2023 25/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Pattinson Governor 23/09/2024 23/09/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Leanne Savage Governor 11/12/2024 13/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Vaughan Governor 27/03/2023 27/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Benedict's Catholic High School
0.47 km • Whitehaven
Other
Hensingham Primary School
0.61 km • Whitehaven
Other
The Whitehaven Academy
0.74 km • Whitehaven
Other
Mayfield School
0.74 km • Whitehaven
Other
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
0.85 km • Whitehaven
Other
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
1.02 km • Whitehaven
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Jericho Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Whitehaven, Cumberland.
Jericho Primary School has 435 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Jericho Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Jericho Primary School is Mr James Blackwell.
Jericho Primary School is at Windsor Court, Whitehaven, CA28 6UX, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Jericho Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Jericho Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Blackwell
Windsor Court, Whitehaven, CA28 6UX
01946514545
www.jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/
Location
CA28 6UX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112175
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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