The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp 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)
107
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 87
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 40.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Daniel Lucey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
William Street, Great Clifton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1WA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School?
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School currently has 87 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School take?
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School?
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is in Workington, CA14 1WA, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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