Westfield Nursery and Primary School, Workington

In its own words: "We are an average sized Primary school in the heart of West Cumbria, with easy access to the beautiful Solway Coast and the Lake District. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school where everyone has the ability to thrive, grow and take part in a variety of learning activities and opportunities."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We pride ourselves on our warm and friendly atmosphere and hope that new parents and children will quickly feel part of our school family. We always welcome discussions with parents/carers and we will do our best to support where we can."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £3 per day.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Westfield Nursery and Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Cumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 75% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Westfield Nursery and Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Westfield Nursery and Primary School are St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington (0.3 miles, 60% reading, 67% maths); Victoria Infant and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Outstanding); St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 86% maths); and Victoria Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 52% reading, 49% maths).

Westfield Nursery and Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 5.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 8 pupils (5%) received SEN support and 12 (7.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Station Entrance, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Nilsson Drive (near), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Westfield Nursery and Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 164 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and burglary. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Westfield Nursery and Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Westfield Nursery and Primary School are St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington (0.9 miles); Workington Academy (1.3 miles); and Energy Coast UTC (1.6 miles).