Northside Primary School
Northside Road, Northside, Workington, CA14 1BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Northside Primary School is a primary school in Workington for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 105th of 111 primary schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2020, report published 3 March 2020
- 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 1 July 2025
Northside Primary School is a welcoming place. Pupils flourish in this caring and inclusive school. Staff are supportive; they encourage pupils to believe in themselves. The school has high expectations for pupils' social and academic achievement. Pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The pastoral support for pupils is a strength of the school. This helps pupils feel safe. It supports them to be ready for their learning. Pupils are courteous, well-behaved and proud representatives of their school. They show a genuine interest in visitors to the school, asking them questions and listening attentively to their responses. Children in the Reception Year are eager to invite visitors to join in their play. Pupils support one another and embody the trust's ethos of 'Be the best that you can be.' Pupils are encouraged to expand their skills and interests. Pupils develop independence and resilience on residential trips. They enjoy cooking and food tasting at the 'around the world' club. Pupils eagerly embrace new experiences, including the recent 'innovate' competition. They enjoy taking on leadership roles. These include play leaders and school councillors. These experiences help pupils build their confidence and prepare them for life beyond school.
What the school should improve
- At times, teaching does not identify the spelling, punctuation, and handwriting errors that some pupils make when they write independently. This means that some pupils continue to make the same errors over time. The school should ensure that these errors are identified and addressed swiftly so that pupils are supported to develop their writing accuracy and expertise across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
75 pupils on roll, with places for 98
Schools near Northside Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Nursery and Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Victoria Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Ashfield Infant & Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Gemma Brierley
- Phone
- 0190062255
- Address
- Northside Road, Northside, Workington, CA14 1BD
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 143536
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.