Distington Community School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Road Distington Church Rd Workington Cumbria CA14 5TE |
| Phone | 01946830526 |
| Reference Number | 133264 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 109 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.62%
Girls: 51.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 14.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 18.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 3 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| 4 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 5 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-28 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-09-24 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-03-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-07-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-11-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-02-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Beckstone Primary School
Eadie Street, Beckstone Primary School, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5PX |
1.38 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Holden Road, Salterbeck, Harrington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5LN |
1.64 miles |
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Lowca Community School
Lowca, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6QS |
1.64 miles |
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Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Nilsson Drive, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5BD |
2.17 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
Furness Road, Westfield, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3PD |
2.32 miles |
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St Bridget's CofE School
Main Street, Parton, St Bridget's Ce School, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6NY |
2.45 miles |
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Moresby Primary School
School Brow, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UX |
2.49 miles |
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Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Islay Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3XB |
2.76 miles |
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Victoria Junior School
Victoria Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2RE |
2.89 miles |
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Ashfield Infant & Nursery School
Newlands Lane, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3JG |
2.9 miles |
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Ashfield Junior School
High Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4ES |
2.93 miles |
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Bransty Primary School
Mona Road, Bransty, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6EG |
3.09 miles |
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St Michael's Nursery and Infant School
Station Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UY |
3.34 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Derwent Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2DW |
3.4 miles |
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St James' CofE Junior School
Wellington Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7HG |
3.58 miles |
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St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
High Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7PZ |
3.64 miles |
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Northside Primary School
Northside Road, Northside, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1BD |
3.88 miles |
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Jericho Primary School
Windsor Court, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6UX |
3.97 miles |
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Arlecdon Primary School
Arlecdon Road, Arlecdon, Arlecdon Primary School, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3XA |
4.06 miles |
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St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Coach Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7TE |
4.09 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lakes College - West Cumbria
Hallwood Road, Lillyhall Business Park, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JN |
0.92 miles |
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Energy Coast UTC
Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JW |
1.54 miles |
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Cumbria Academy for Autism
Branthwaite Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4SS |
1.82 miles |
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St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Harrington Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3EE |
2.93 miles |
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Workington Academy
Stainburn Road, Stainburn, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4EB |
3.09 miles |
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Mayfield School
Campus Whitehaven, Red Lonning, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UG |
3.69 miles |
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St Benedict's Catholic High School
Red Lonning, Hensingham, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UG |
3.79 miles |
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The Whitehaven Academy
Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8TY |
4.07 miles |