Northside Primary School
Workington, CA14 1BD · Cumberland · primary school
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105th 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 — 0.8/10 against 203 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| 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.
Northside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% 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 (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in basketball, tag rugby, lacrosse, archery, and fencing, with a breakfast club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 75 pupils against a stated capacity of 98. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Northside Primary School
Overview
Northside Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes the school as a “welcoming place” where “pupils flourish in this caring and inclusive school.” Leaders have established an “ambitious vision” that supports high-quality education and strong pastoral care.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “engaging and ambitious,” building logically from early years to Year 6, with staff demonstrating confidence in subject knowledge.
- Reading is a high priority; effective phonics training and support help most pupils become “fluent, accurate readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified swiftly and progress well through adapted teaching approaches.
- Relationships are “very positive,” with pupils described as “courteous, well-behaved and proud representatives of their school.”
- Attendance has improved significantly, supported by rigorous monitoring systems and a culture where “pupils want to be in school.”
Areas to improve
- Teaching in writing does not consistently identify and address key gaps in pupils’ spelling, punctuation, and handwriting, leading to repeated errors.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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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