St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
99%
Capacity
200
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 202 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sheryl Slack, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11496th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 74th out of 111 in Cumberland.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 16 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is below average, with 38% recommending the school (13 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Netball, Athletics, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Furness Road, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 3PD |
| Headteacher | Sheryl Slack |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.4% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 202 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11496th of 13,686
Nationally
1691st of 2,065
In North West
74th of 111
In Cumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
13 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Furness Road, Workington
Cumberland, CA14 3PD
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