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Victoria Infant and Nursery School

Cumberland, CA14 3XBPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Victoria Infant and Nursery School

If you're a parent in Cumberland considering Victoria Infant and Nursery School, the most recent Parent View responses offer a strong signal. Of the 29 families who responded, 83% would recommend the school to other parents, a figure that suggests genuine satisfaction. That confidence is backed up by the school's popularity: for the 2025/26 reception intake, Victoria received 76 applications for 44 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.73. Every one of the 44 first-preference applicants was offered a place, so while it's competitive, being first-choice clearly counts. On the detail, parents are notably positive about communication and expectations: 96% strongly agreed or agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 86% felt the school has high expectations. A combined 93% said their child is happy, and 97% said their child feels safe. The only area where a small number of parents expressed concern was around how concerns are dealt with, where 13% disagreed or strongly disagreed, though 38% agreed or strongly agreed and 41% said the question was not applicable.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressIslay Place, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 3XB
HeadteacherVictoria Hepburn-Fish
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils300
Free School Meals (FSM)12.2%
School Capacity300 / 320 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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What 29 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolGymnasiumMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceFootballCricketSwimmingAthleticsCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

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