West Cumbria Learning Centre
URN: 112096 • Workington CA14 4PJ
Overview
- Name
- West Cumbria Learning Centre
- URN
- 112096
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 37.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Gee (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01946834848
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Toll Bar, Workington CA14 4PJ
Summary
West Cumbria Learning Centre (WCLC) is a pupil referral unit located in Workington, Cumberland, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 46 students. The Centre specializes in supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and health needs, collaborating with various agencies to provide tailored assistance. With a significant proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals (65.20%), WCLC is committed to addressing the diverse challenges faced by its students.
The Centre's ethos emphasizes engagement, resilience, and the development of essential skills for future educational phases. WCLC offers a range of tailored support, including in-centre specialist counselling and outreach services, aiming to equip students with the knowledge and qualifications they need to succeed. The curriculum includes alternative provisions and outdoor learning opportunities, fostering both academic and personal growth.
WCLC prides itself on creating a positive and inclusive environment, where students can thrive and achieve their unique potential. The Centre is dedicated to ensuring that all pupils leave prepared for the next steps in their educational journey, supported by a strong community ethos and a commitment to well-being.
The Centre's ethos emphasizes engagement, resilience, and the development of essential skills for future educational phases. WCLC offers a range of tailored support, including in-centre specialist counselling and outreach services, aiming to equip students with the knowledge and qualifications they need to succeed. The curriculum includes alternative provisions and outdoor learning opportunities, fostering both academic and personal growth.
WCLC prides itself on creating a positive and inclusive environment, where students can thrive and achieve their unique potential. The Centre is dedicated to ensuring that all pupils leave prepared for the next steps in their educational journey, supported by a strong community ethos and a commitment to well-being.
Useful links
- Annual Governance Statement (governance)
- SEN / Disability provision (sen)
- Home (other)
- About us (other)
- Terms of reference (other)
- Ofsted (other)
- Progress & Attainment Data (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Vision, Values and Ethos (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Portland School (45.2)
- Workington Sixth Form Centre (45.2)
- Branthwaite Academy (41.8)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 7 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 46
- Boys
- 34
- Girls
- 12
- FSM %
- 65.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 46 | 34 | 12 | 65.20 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 44 | 27 | 17 | 70.50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 83.30 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 83.30 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 71.40 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 53.60 |
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