Is Northside Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 February 2020. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 114th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Northside Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 30% of pupils at Northside Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Northside Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Northside Primary 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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Northside Primary School

Northside Road, Northside, Workington, CA14 1BD

Local ranking114th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 February 2020.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 30.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 50.0%
Writing (Expected): 60.0%
Maths (Expected): 50.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 40.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 100.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 98.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 10

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 79
Boys: 33 (44%)
Girls: 42 (56%)
Capacity: 98 (77% full)
SEND: 39.2%
FSM Eligible: 74.7%
EAL: 1.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 15.2%
SEN Support: 24.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,416/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
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: 92.4%
Black African: 3.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%
White Irish: 1.3%

92.4%

White British

3.8%

Black African

2.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

0190062255

admin@northside.cumbria.sch.uk

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Northside Road

Workington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 143536
UKPRN: 10061617
Establishment No.: 2009
Trust: CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST

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