St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Derwent Street, Workington, CA14 2DWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Workington for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 45th of 111 primary schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 May 2015, report published 8 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 July 2024
Pupils are proud ambassadors for their school. They flourish due to its peaceful atmosphere and the positive relationships that they have with staff, who care for them well. In the early years, children make a positive start to their education. They show great kindness towards each other. Pupils have impeccable manners. They are happy. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), respond well to the high aspirations that the school has for their achievement and conduct. They achieve well. Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour around the school. Pupils make the most of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. These include clubs in art, cookery and a variety of sports. Pupils relish the chance to take part in the school's musical productions. As school councillors, pupils have an active role in helping to improve the school. They aspire to the many leadership positions that are available to them. For example, pupils act as library leaders and buddies to younger children. They raise money for local and national charities. Pupils enjoy trips, such as to places of worship, the library and a farm. These visits help them to deepen their understanding of the wider world. They take part in adventurous activities, including during residential stays. They become resilient young people. They show this in the positive attitudes that they have towards their learning.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, staff are not quick enough to identify and rectify the gaps and misconceptions in some pupils' knowledge, including in phonics. This means that these pupils move on to new learning before they are ready. The school should support staff in addressing gaps in pupils' learning to ensure that they successfully build a secure level of knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
199 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Nursery and Infant School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Northside Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Victoria Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Ashfield Infant & Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Victoria Infant and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sheryl Slack
- Phone
- 01900601807
- Address
- Derwent Street, Workington, CA14 2DW
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112340
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.