Is Victoria Infant and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 May 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 127th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Victoria Infant and Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at Victoria Infant and Nursery 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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Victoria Infant and Nursery School

Islay Place, Workington, CA14 3XB

Local ranking127th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

320

Capacity

2-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 7 May 2025.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 7 May 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Early years: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 300
Boys: 136 (54%)
Girls: 115 (46%)
Capacity: 320 (78% full)
SEND: 17.3%
FSM Eligible: 24.2%
EAL: 7.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 13.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,627/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.1% 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: 86.9%
Black African: 6.2%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
White Other: 1.4%
Black Other: 1.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.7%
Other: 0.7%
Asian Pakistani: 0.4%

86.9%

White British

6.2%

Black African

1.8%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01900601489

head@victoria-inf-workington.cumbria.sch.uk

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Islay Place

Workington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 112144
UKPRN: 10048041
Establishment No.: 2144

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