Is St Michael's Nursery and Infant School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 March 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 138th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at St Michael's Nursery and Infant School?

Applications for Reception places at St Michael's Nursery and Infant School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Michael's Nursery and Infant School

Station Road, Workington, CA14 2UY

Local ranking138th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

136

Capacity

2-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 18 March 2025.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 110
Boys: 57 (49%)
Girls: 60 (51%)
Capacity: 136 (86% full)
SEND: 26.4%
FSM Eligible: 32.1%
EAL: 15.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.5%
SEN Support: 20.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 32.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 3.1
Budget per Pupil: £8,830/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 76.2%
Other: 4.6%
Black African: 3.7%
White Other: 2.8%
Asian Indian: 2.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
Asian Pakistani: 1.8%

76.2%

White British

4.6%

Other

3.7%

Black African

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01900608111

admin@smhwkt.cumbria.sch.uk

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Station Road

Workington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 112143
UKPRN: 10077733
Establishment No.: 2143

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