Northside Primary School, Workington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Northside Primary School creates a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to believe in themselves and achieve well. The school places great emphasis on reading and provides strong support for all learners, particularly those with additional needs. Staff are caring and supportive, and parents deeply value the school's commitment to their child's wellbeing and personal development.
Key Strengths
- Strong pastoral support that helps pupils feel safe and ready for learning
- Effective reading programme with well-trained staff delivering phonics and building a love of books
- Excellent identification and support for pupils with SEND through close partnership working with parents and professionals
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum with clear progression from early years through Year 6
- Positive relationships and behaviour, with much-improved attendance rates
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent identification and correction of spelling, punctuation and handwriting errors in pupils' independent writing, leading to repeated mistakes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders prioritising pupils' interests and creating a positive culture around safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential trips, around the world club with cooking and food tasting, innovate competition, play leader roles, school council roles, before- and after-school club
Northside Primary School is a welcoming, caring and inclusive school where pupils flourish and achieve well. The school has successfully maintained the standards identified at its previous inspection in February 2020.
At a Glance
71.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
12 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 63% to 50%. Maths has declined from 88% to 50%. Writing has improved from 38% to 60%.
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
31.0
KS2
3
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
75 pupils
98 capacity
23 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Workington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Workington
Admissions Demand - Cumberland
Places available
3,571
Applications
2,437
Got 1st preference
98.5%
Got preferred school
99.7%
Primary admissions across Cumberland (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.00661%
Overall absence
12.12121%
Persistent absence
66
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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