Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Workington, CA14 5BD · Cumberland · primary school
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29th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.3/10 against 605 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westfield Nursery and Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, equal to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 160 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need additional help with reading or maths? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Overview
Westfield Nursery and Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ judgement. The report highlights a happy, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and leaders maintain high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as ‘happy’, ‘friendly’ and ‘welcoming’, with strong relationships that help them feel included and safe.
- Leaders have designed a ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum that builds knowledge logically, supported by staff who are ‘quick to address errors and misconceptions’.
- Reading is a clear priority, with a ‘carefully ordered phonics curriculum’ ensuring pupils build confidence and fluency from Reception.
- Governors and leaders have taken ‘effective action’ to address previous weaknesses, prioritising staff well-being and holding leaders to account.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘high aspirations’ for their future and engage in community activities, such as helping at a local food bank.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, work does not reflect the curriculum’s ambition, meaning pupils miss opportunities to ‘deepen their knowledge’.
- There is not a ‘wide range of opportunities outside the academic curriculum’ for pupils to develop personal interests and talents.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting a strong culture where staff are alert to risks and concerns are recorded and followed up swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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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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