St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
93%
Capacity
196
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Patrick's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sheryl Slack, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7256th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 111 in Cumberland.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 27 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Tennis, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Drama, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, St Patrick's Catholic Primary 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Derwent Street, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 2DW |
| Headteacher | Sheryl Slack |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.9% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 210 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7256th of 13,686
Nationally
1042nd of 2,065
In North West
40th of 111
In Cumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Derwent Street, Workington
Cumberland, CA14 2DW
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