Is Ashfield Infant & Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 141st of 143 primary schools in Cumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Ashfield Infant & Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at Ashfield Infant & 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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Ashfield Infant & Nursery School

Newlands Lane, Workington, CA14 3JG

Local ranking141st of 143 primary schools in Cumberland

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Primary

Phase

201

Capacity

3-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Expected standard

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

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 205
Boys: 95 (48%)
Girls: 105 (53%)
Capacity: 201 (100% full)
SEND: 12.7%
FSM Eligible: 13.1%
EAL: 1.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.4%
SEN Support: 9.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,355/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.1% 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: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 97.5%
White Other: 1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi: 0.5%
Black African: 0.5%
Black Other: 0.5%

97.5%

White British

1.0%

White Other

0.5%

Asian Bangladeshi

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01900606301

admin@ashfieldinf.cumbria.sch.uk

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Newlands Lane

Workington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 112146
UKPRN: 10077732
Establishment No.: 2147

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