Is West Cumbria Learning Centre a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 16 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

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West Cumbria Learning Centre

Toll Bar, Distington, Workington, CA14 4PJ

Ofsted: Expected

Independent

Phase

—

Capacity

7-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 16 June 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 16 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 46
Boys: 38 (76%)
Girls: 12 (24%)
SEND: 100.0%
FSM Eligible: 69.6%
EAL: 2.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 30.4%
SEN Support: 69.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 3.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.3
Budget per Pupil: £41,052/yr

School Information

Type: Pupil referral unit
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 97.7%
White Other: 2.3%

97.7%

White British

2.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01946834848

dgee@wclc.cumbria.sch.uk

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Toll Bar

Workington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 112096
UKPRN: 10017443
Establishment No.: 1103

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