The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Lynn Carini (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Seaton Park, Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSeaton Academy
Primary · 490m away
Northside Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Stainburn School and Science College
Secondary · 2.0km away
Workington Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Ashfield Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Michael's Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 2.4km away
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School?
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School take?
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School?
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School is in Workington, CA14 1HA, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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