Distington Community School
Workington, CA14 5TE · Cumberland · primary school
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109th of 119 primary schools in Cumberland we can score, 145 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.1/10 against 1,990 of them, against 0.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.01 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Distington Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 9.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Film, Art and Craft, Lego, Music, Christmas Craft, Reading, and Loose Parts Play clubs. Sports include football, netball, orienteering, bike ability, swimming, and wheelchair basketball. An outdoor activity residential trip is offered, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 114 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not meeting expected standards in literacy? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Distington Community School
Overview
Distington Community School is described as a “happy and thriving school” where leaders have taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report highlights a “caring and inclusive environment” where every member of the school family is prioritised to be ‘safe, healthy and happy to learn’.
Strengths
- Early years provide a “nurturing and language-rich environment” with a “sharp focus on learning key vocabulary,” helping children become “fluent, confident readers.”
- Staff deliver “high-quality provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” enabling them to study the same curriculum as their peers.
- The school fosters strong community ties, with pupils participating enthusiastically in local events and contributing to keeping the area “tidy and safe.”
- Teachers use “strong subject knowledge” to design lessons that meet all pupils’ needs, while the governing body successfully holds leaders to account.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, acting as role models and showing enthusiasm for reading and diverse cultural experiences.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, staff do not address pupils’ misconceptions quickly enough, causing “gaps in pupils’ learning” to persist and hindering future progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 9% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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