St Michael's Nursery and Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road Workington Cumbria CA14 2UY |
| Reference Number | 112143 |
St Michael’s Nursery and Infant School is performing well, effectively maintaining the standards set during its previous inspection. The school provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where children are happy, safe, and well cared for, fostering strong relationships with the community. High expectations for pupils' achievements ensure they are well-prepared for the next educational stages. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, particularly in English and mathematics, promoting a love for learning and effective communication skills, especially for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 110 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.55%
Girls: 55.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.5% |
| African | 3.6% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 12 Jun 2019 | Short inspection |
| 20 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The school has a joyful atmosphere where children feel valued.
- Strong relationships between the school and the community enhance pupil safety and well-being.
- High expectations for pupil achievement and effective curriculum delivery.
- Robust support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they achieve well.
- A strong focus on developing communication and language skills.
- Successful phonics programme leading to confident and fluent readers.
- Excellent personal, social, and emotional development initiatives.
- Prioritization of attendance with effective improvement strategies.
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, the essential knowledge for pupils has not been clearly identified.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Derwent Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2DW |
0.21 miles |
|
Victoria Junior School
Victoria Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2RE |
0.45 miles |
|
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Islay Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3XB |
0.58 miles |
|
Northside Primary School
Northside Road, Northside, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1BD |
0.6 miles |
|
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School
Newlands Lane, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3JG |
0.73 miles |
|
Ashfield Junior School
High Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4ES |
0.8 miles |
|
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
Furness Road, Westfield, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3PD |
1.02 miles |
|
Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Nilsson Drive, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5BD |
1.18 miles |
|
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School
Seaton Park, Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1HA |
1.47 miles |
|
Seaton Academy
High Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1NP |
1.77 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Holden Road, Salterbeck, Harrington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5LN |
1.83 miles |
|
Beckstone Primary School
Eadie Street, Beckstone Primary School, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5PX |
2.17 miles |
|
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
William Street, Great Clifton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1WA |
2.88 miles |
|
Distington Community School
Church Road, Distington, Church Rd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5TE |
3.34 miles |
|
Flimby Primary School
Rye Hill Road, Flimby, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8PJ |
3.63 miles |
|
Lowca Community School
Lowca, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6QS |
4.32 miles |
|
Grasslot Infant School
Main Road, Grasslot, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8BT |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Harrington Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3EE |
0.57 miles |
|
Workington Academy
Stainburn Road, Stainburn, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4EB |
0.93 miles |
|
Branthwaite Academy
Branthwaite Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4SS |
2 miles |
|
Energy Coast UTC
Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JW |
2.45 miles |
|
Lakes College - West Cumbria
Hallwood Road, Lillyhall Business Park, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JN |
2.89 miles |