The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 22 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 378
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr David Warbrick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Eadie Street, Beckstone Primary School, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 559m away
Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
West Cumbria Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit · 2.0km away
Distington Community School
Primary · 2.2km away
Lakes College - West Cumbria
16 plus · 2.4km away
Branthwaite Academy
Free school · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beckstone Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beckstone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beckstone Primary School?
Beckstone Primary School currently has 378 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beckstone Primary School take?
Beckstone Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beckstone Primary School?
Beckstone Primary School is in Workington, CA14 5PX, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beckstone Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beckstone Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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