Ashfield Infant & Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Newlands Lane Workington Cumbria CA14 3JG |
| Reference Number | 112146 |
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School continues to maintain its outstanding status following a recent ungraded inspection. However, the evidence suggests that, if assessed under a graded inspection, the school's performance may not meet the same standards. The school emphasizes high expectations for student behavior and fosters a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. While pupils generally enjoy a variety of learning experiences, including engaging educational trips, there are notable gaps in knowledge and attendance that hinder overall pupil achievement, particularly for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 205 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.85%
Girls: 54.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.6% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit good behavior and show respect and kindness.
- The curriculum has undergone significant reviews, establishing clear learning objectives in many subjects.
- Early years learning effectively supports language acquisition.
- The phonics program is implemented effectively, leading to many pupils becoming confident readers.
- The school provides a broad curriculum for pupils with SEND, ensuring they have equal access to learning opportunities.
- Pupils have various opportunities to develop skills through clubs and community engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clearly defined knowledge objectives, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- A portion of students are persistently absent, impacting their learning.
- The governing body lacks sufficient expertise and proactive succession planning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 44 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Ashfield Junior School
High Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4ES |
0.1 miles |
|
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Islay Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3XB |
0.56 miles |
|
Victoria Junior School
Victoria Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2RE |
0.57 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Derwent Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2DW |
0.64 miles |
|
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
Furness Road, Westfield, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3PD |
0.7 miles |
|
St Michael's Nursery and Infant School
Station Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UY |
0.73 miles |
|
Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Nilsson Drive, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5BD |
0.97 miles |
|
Northside Primary School
Northside Road, Northside, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1BD |
1.06 miles |
|
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School
Seaton Park, Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1HA |
1.47 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Holden Road, Salterbeck, Harrington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5LN |
1.62 miles |
|
Seaton Academy
High Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1NP |
1.76 miles |
|
Beckstone Primary School
Eadie Street, Beckstone Primary School, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5PX |
1.96 miles |
|
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
William Street, Great Clifton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1WA |
2.43 miles |
|
Distington Community School
Church Road, Distington, Church Rd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5TE |
2.9 miles |
|
Flimby Primary School
Rye Hill Road, Flimby, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8PJ |
3.8 miles |
|
Lowca Community School
Lowca, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6QS |
4.1 miles |
|
Dean CofE School
Dean, Workington, CA14 4TH |
4.34 miles |
|
Broughton Primary School
Moor Road, Great Broughton, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0YT |
4.63 miles |
|
St Bridget's CofE School
Brigham, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0TU |
4.68 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Harrington Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3EE |
0.18 miles |
|
Workington Academy
Stainburn Road, Stainburn, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4EB |
0.34 miles |
|
Branthwaite Academy
Branthwaite Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4SS |
1.34 miles |
|
Energy Coast UTC
Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JW |
1.79 miles |
|
Lakes College - West Cumbria
Hallwood Road, Lillyhall Business Park, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JN |
2.31 miles |