THE PARISH OF WHITEHAVEN HAS TWO CHURCH SCHOOLS- The St. James' Infant School and The St. James' Junior School, both of which are adjacent to St. James' Church.

The Parish maintains close links with them, and both schools have regular Church Services, and a joint service at the end of term.

ST. JAMES' INFANTS SCHOOL

This is on High Street, opposite the church.

The first Infant School was built in 1875, and much enlarged in 1900. The current buildings date from 1962.

The headteacher is Mrs Jan Potter,who can be contacted on 01946 852662. The present number on roll is 132.

The school website can be found at this adress: please click the link here.

ST. JAMES' JUNIOR SCHOOL

This is on Wellington Row, just behind the church.

The origins of the school were in the National School, built in around 1817 under the influence of the then Vicar, Reverend Richard Armitstead. It is believed to have been the first school in the town, until then education had only been for the well to do at small private academies.

Originally there were separate Boys and Girls Schools, with accommodation (by the early 20th century) for 561 pupils. The premises were remodelled into a multisex school, now for 300 pupils in 1928 to 1929.

The current premises date from 1966/1967.

The headteacher is Mrs Catherine Winzor who can be contacted on 01946 852660.

The school website is under construction, and is at this address: please click the link here.