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Ashfield Infant & Nursery School

Cumberland, CA14 3JGPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
49 1st-choice / 51 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Ashfield Infant & Nursery School

Ashfield Infant & Nursery School stands out sharply against the Cumberland local authority average for primary schools. While the LA average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 54, Ashfield’s most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024 rated the school Outstanding overall, a grade held by only five of the 144 primary schools in the authority. The school’s early years provision was also judged Outstanding, a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2010, where that area was rated Requires Improvement. This suggests a school that has not only maintained high standards but actively strengthened its youngest pupils’ experience. With 205 pupils on roll against a capacity of 201, Ashfield is slightly oversubscribed, and its 2025/26 admissions data shows 110 applications for 51 places, with 49 first-preference offers made. That level of demand hints at strong local reputation, though the school’s academic outcomes for older primary pupils are not directly comparable here since it only teaches up to age seven.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNewlands Lane, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 3JG
HeadteacherAmy Barclay
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils205
Free School Meals (FSM)11.6%
School Capacity205 / 201 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (13 Jun 2024): School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibrarySports HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersNetballCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubChessGardeningChoirEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Ashfield Infant & Nursery School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.