The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 255
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Sue Frost (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshfield Infant & Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Stainburn School and Science College
Secondary · 384m away
Workington Academy
Secondary · 388m away
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Secondary · 431m away
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Michael's Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashfield Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ashfield Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashfield Junior School?
Ashfield Junior School currently has 255 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashfield Junior School take?
Ashfield Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashfield Junior School?
Ashfield Junior School is in Workington, CA14 4ES, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashfield Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Ashfield Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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