Distington Community School
Church Road, Distington, Church Rd, Workington, CA14 5TEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Distington Community School is a primary school in Workington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 108th of 111 primary schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 September 2019, report published 15 October 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 January 2025
Distington is a happy and thriving school where everyone is welcomed. The school has created a caring and inclusive environment where a key priority is that every member of the school family is 'safe, healthy and happy to learn'. The school has established a special relationship with its local community. It is truly connected to the people and places it serves. Pupils participate enthusiastically in local events, and their work in the community makes a strong contribution to keeping the local area tidy and safe. This helps to build community spirit and encourage good citizenship. Pupils, and children in early years, rise to the high expectations the school has of their behaviour. Older pupils act as role models and playleaders for younger pupils. When pupils need support with managing their emotions, skilled staff teach them strategies which help them. The school has high expectations for the achievement of all pupils, and most pupils achieve well across a range of subjects. The school ensures that there is high-quality provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff provide effective support for pupils who need it. This enables pupils with SEND to study the same curriculum as their peers.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the checks on what pupils remember over time are not effective enough. When this happens, gaps in learning persist. This makes it difficult for pupils to build new knowledge when they encounter new learning. The school should ensure that staff check pupils' learning and address misconceptions so that pupils learn the curriculum in these subjects with greater success.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
114 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Distington Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckstone Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Lowca Community School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Westfield Nursery and Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Angela Quirk
- Phone
- 01946830526
- Address
- Church Road, Distington, Church Rd, Workington, CA14 5TE
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 133264
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.