Dean CofE School

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Dean, Workington, CA14 4THOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Dean CofE School is a primary school in Workington for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 59th of 111 primary schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 June 2023, report published 25 July 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

11 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths45%

45%, 17 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths9%

9%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

96 pupils on roll, with places for 105

Eligible for free school meals2.1%

2.1%, 24.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support5.2%

5.2%, 9.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Dean CofE School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	74% met the expected standard
St Bridget's CofE School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	47% met the expected standard
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
Broughton Primary School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard
Fairfield Primary School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	83% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE GOOD SHEPHERD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Laker
Phone: 01946861408
Address: Dean, Workington, CA14 4TH
Local authority: Cumberland
URN: 146756

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.