Moresby Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Moresby Primary School
Address: School Brow, Moresby Parks
Town/City: Whitehaven
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA28 8UX
Telephone Number: 01946 599765
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ross Peacock
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 122 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 116% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.9%

Location and administration

URN: 112162
DfE Number: 942/2223
UKPRN: 10074335
UPRN: 10000897356
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Whitehaven and Workington (E14001583)
Electoral Ward: Howgate (E05014196)

Easting & Northing: 299542E, 519644N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 33' 45.57" N 3° 33' 17.86" W
Plus Code: 9C6RHC7W+32

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Bransty Primary School (1.7km)
  2. St Bridget's CofE School (1.8km)
  3. Mayfield School (1.9km)
  4. St Benedict's Catholic High School (2.1km)
  5. St James' CofE Junior School (2.2km)
  6. St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School (2.3km)
  7. Jericho Primary School (2.4km)
  8. The Whitehaven Academy (2.6km)
  9. Lowca Community School (2.7km)
  10. St Begh's Catholic Junior School (2.8km)
Governors

  • Mr David Brocklebank - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 25 March 2026.
  • Mr David Brocklebank - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 16 July 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Mr David Connolly - Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 January 2027.
  • Mr Ashley Cowan - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Mr Ashley Cowan - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Mrs Keri Heathershaw - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 27 February 2028.
  • Mrs Joanne Lawman - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
  • Ms Kirsty Lawman - Governor. Appointed on 4 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 January 2027.
  • Mr Matthew McGrath - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Mrs Dailayna-Paige Watson - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2029.