--- url: "https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/" school: "Jericho Primary School" --- ### Welcome to Jericho Primary School ![](https://files.schudio.com/jericho-primary-school/images/blocks/s__colour_run.jpg) ## Personal Development at Jericho At Jericho our children are given opportunity to apply to become an integral member of the school team! We have a range of opportunities to support character development and to enable our children to have a voice in all aspects of school life. See our job specifications and some of the wonderful applications we have recieved! [personal-development-at-jericho-primary-school](https://jericho-primary-school.schudio.com/key-information/personal-development-at-jericho-primary-school) ## Headteacher's Welcome Dear Friends, Welcome to Jericho Primary School. I am delighted and proud to be Head Teacher at such a fun and vibrant school where pupils, staff, governors, parents and the school community work extremely hard to ensure that we achieve excellence for all. **Mr James Blackwell Head Teacher** [welcome](https://jericho-primary-school.schudio.com/about-us/welcome) ![](https://files.schudio.com/jericho-primary-school/imagecache/720x720c/menu/DSC_3969.JPG) ### Headteacher's Welcome [welcome](https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/welcome) ![](https://files.schudio.com/jericho-primary-school/imagecache/720x720c/menu/DSC_3939.JPG) ### Newsletters [newsletters](https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/newsletters) ![](https://files.schudio.com/jericho-primary-school/imagecache/720x720c/menu/s__colour_run_3.jpg) ### Calendar Dates [calendar](https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/calendar) ![](https://files.schudio.com/jericho-primary-school/imagecache/720x720c/menu/DSC_3775.JPG) ### Attendance [attendance](https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/key-information/attendance) ![](https://files.schudio.com/jericho-primary-school/imagecache/720x720c/menu/DSC_3724.JPG) ### Facebook [1212214655516318](https://www.facebook.com/1212214655516318) ![](https://files.schudio.com/jericho-primary-school/imagecache/720x720c/menu/DSC_4024.JPG) ### Vacancies [job-vacancies](https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/job-vacancies) ![](https://files.schudio.com/jericho-primary-school/images/blocks/shutterstock_1007335165.jpg) ## Our Values - **Achievement** – *going the extra mile so that we can be the best we can be.* - **Nurture and Respect** – *a community where everyone values, supports and invests in each other*. - **Adventure** - *challenging one another to enquire and pursue real excellence.* - **Creativity** - *the ability to dream, take chances, and create the things we imagine.* *These are the skills of entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers…* [Read more ](https://jericho-primary-school.schudio.com/key-information/school-values) ## Nursery Information In September 2020 we welcomed our first ever Nursery intake and we now have a vibrant Nursery in school. We are now accepting applications for children who would be eligible to start during the current academic year 2023/2024, as well as 2024/2025. We offer full time places (30 hours) and part-time places (15 hours - mornings) for children for the term after their third birthday. Places are limited but we hope to expand our provision over time. [nursery-information](https://jericho-primary-school.schudio.com/parents/nursery-information) ## [News](https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/news) 23 October 2026 ### [Open Evening 4/11/2026](https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/news/2026-10-23-open-evening-4-11-2026) Please see our attached poster for details of our upcoming Open Evening for Nursery & Reception children, which will take place from 4pm-6pm on 4th November. 11 January 2024 ### [Mr Watson and Mrs Pickering Retire](https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/news/2024-01-11-mr-watson-and-mrs-pickering-retire) ## [Events](https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/events) [Embedded content](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2314.518043188102!2d-3.5704066231421194!3d54.541992784594854!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x4863321db7a1208d%3A0x97c6756466366383!2sJericho%20Primary%20School!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sen!4v1698926016510!5m2!1sen!2sen) ![Jericho Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/jericho-primary-school/images/logo/Jericho-footer-logo(1).png) #### Jericho Primary School Windsor Court Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 6UX 01946 514545 01946 514546 #### Useful Links - [Contact Us](https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/contact) - [Class Pages](https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/children/class-pages) - [Policies](https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/key-information/policies) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/1212214655516318) © Copyright 2023–2026 Jericho Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://jericho.cumbria.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)