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St Michael's Nursery and Infant School

St Michael's Nursery and Infant School

Cumberland, CA14 2UYPrimary School·Ages 2-7
Goodby Ofsted

81%

Capacity

110

Pupils

1.7x

Demand

About St Michael's Nursery and Infant School

St Michael's Nursery and Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 110 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 136 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Michael's Nursery and Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Candice Regan, it falls under Cumberland local authority.

St Michael's Nursery and Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 24 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.

St Michael's Nursery and Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (50 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Michael's Nursery and Infant School include Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, St Michael's Nursery and Infant School 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStation Road, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 2UY
HeadteacherCandice Regan
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils110
Free School Meals (FSM)18.9%
School Capacity110 / 136 (81% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Mar 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (18 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Ofsted Parent View

50 responses

Would Recommend This School

98%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
2%
Concerns dealt with
50%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeWell behaved pupilsAware of curriculumChild does wellProgress updatesSubject range

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

Facilities

8
Music RoomsPlaying FieldsSensory RoomArt StudiosSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsFootballDanceCricketNetballGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubEco ClubArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

24

Applications

40

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

24 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Michael's Nursery and Infant School

St Michael's Nursery and Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01900608111www.smhwkt.cumbria.sch.uk

Station Road, Workington

Cumberland, CA14 2UY

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Station Road, Workington

Cumberland, CA14 2UY

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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