The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
29%
-33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 312
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 37.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Pauline Robertson (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Victoria Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2RE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Victoria Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Victoria Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Victoria Junior School?
Victoria Junior School currently has 312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Victoria Junior School take?
Victoria Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Victoria Junior School?
Victoria Junior School is in Workington, CA14 2RE, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Victoria Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Victoria Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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