St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Address: High Street
Town/City: Whitehaven
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA28 7PZ
Telephone Number: 01946 691970
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-7)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Alex Moore
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 133 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.5%

Location and administration

URN: 112297
DfE Number: 942/3210
UKPRN: 10080372
UPRN: 100110735634
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Whitehaven and Workington (E14001583)
Electoral Ward: Bransty (E05014177)
Diocese: CE07(Diocese of Carlisle)

Easting & Northing: 297622E, 518426N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 33' 4.79" N 3° 35' 3.19" W
Plus Code: 9C6RHC28+G8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St James' CofE Junior School (0.1km)
  2. St Begh's Catholic Junior School (0.8km)
  3. Bransty Primary School (0.9km)
  4. Monkwray Junior School (1.4km)
  5. Jericho Primary School (1.5km)
  6. St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School (1.6km)
  7. St Benedict's Catholic High School (1.7km)
  8. Mayfield School (1.9km)
  9. Kells Infant School (1.9km)
  10. Hensingham Primary School (2.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Clair Brown - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 January 2019.
  • Revd Alison Dobell - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Mr Joe Elder - Governor. Appointed on 18 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 February 2028.
  • Miss Katie Hawksworth - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Miss Bryony Hendren - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2029.
  • Mrs Stephanie Hetherington - Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2026.
  • Mrs Anna Jones - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 4 December 2027.
  • Mrs Katie Kinrade - Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2027.
  • Mrs Katie Kinrade - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 27 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2027.
  • Mrs Alex Moore - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Brian O'Kane - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 12 November 2027.
  • Miss STEPH Sapsed - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
  • Mrs Kiri Skelton - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Mrs Gayle Williams - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 November 2025.
  • Mrs Suzanne Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 November 2028.