Northside Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Northside Road Northside Workington Cumbria CA14 1BD |
| Phone | 0190062255 |
| Reference Number | 143536 |
Northside Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspection areas since its first inspection. The school benefits from a supportive environment where staff maintain high expectations for pupils, fostering positive relationships that enhance learning. Notable strengths include the effective leadership, a broad and challenging curriculum, and strong performance in reading and mathematics, including for disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs. Parents and staff express high levels of satisfaction with the school's approach and environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 79 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.57%
Girls: 54.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 70.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.4% |
| African | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Irish | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations for pupil achievement
- Broad and challenging curriculum
- Strong emphasis on reading and mathematics
- Effective early years provision
- Successful support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Engaging teaching methods that make learning enjoyable
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in subject leadership and teaching across some subjects
- Limited planning for opportunities to learn about different cultures and religions
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 30% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 100 | ||
| Maths | 98 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
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St Michael's Nursery and Infant School
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0.6 miles |
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Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School
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Victoria Junior School
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1.03 miles |
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Ashfield Infant & Nursery School
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1.06 miles |
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Ashfield Junior School
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1.07 miles |
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Victoria Infant and Nursery School
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1.16 miles |
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Seaton Academy
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Westfield Nursery and Primary School
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Grasslot Infant School
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