Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School
Workington, CA14 1HA · Cumberland · primary school
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70th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,217 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.3/10 nationally. 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access multi-skills, football, hockey, benchball, dodgeball, gymnastics, cricket, and a Gifted and Talented sports club. Sports include athletics, tennis, handball, swimming, rounders, and netball. There is an after-school club and a half-term camp at St Joseph's.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 literacy? What specific support is available for the 6.0% who reach the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School
Overview
Seaton St Paul’s Church of England Junior School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and supportive environment where pupils are "friendly, confident" and "courteous." The school maintains high expectations for achievement through a "broad and rich curriculum" that effectively meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy," "polite and considerate," and behave well, showing respect towards each other and adults.
- The curriculum is "ambitious," with teachers who are "clear about what pupils need to know" and who effectively address misconceptions.
- The school "successfully promotes a love of reading," with an "effective phonics programme" that helps pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Staff adapt teaching effectively for pupils with SEND, using a "wide range of suitable resources" to meet individual needs.
- Governors provide "effective challenge and support," and the school has successfully prioritised reducing staff workload.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the work and support provided do not enable pupils to "develop secure and detailed knowledge," hindering their preparation for new learning. The school should ensure teachers design learning that helps pupils acquire this depth of knowledge.
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) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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
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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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