St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

URN: 112340 • Workington CA14 2DW

Overview

Name
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
URN
112340
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sheryl Slack (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01900601807
Website
Visit
Address
Derwent Street, Workington CA14 2DW

Summary

St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School, located in Workington, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 196 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school operates within the Diocese of Lancaster and has strong ties to the local Parish Community of Christ The Good Shepherd. The ethos of the school is rooted in Catholic values, emphasizing a caring environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

The curriculum at St. Patrick's is knowledge-based, focusing on creativity, enrichment, and inclusion. Staff members engage students through practical learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom, fostering a love of learning. The school promotes a strong family ethos, with a committed team dedicated to providing a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities that support the educational, moral, social, and cultural development of all pupils.

St. Patrick's actively promotes British values, encouraging respect and tolerance for diverse faiths and cultures. The school also has clear admission arrangements for prospective families, and parents are invited to engage with the school community through various initiatives and activities. For more information, visit their website at www.stpatricksworkington.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Cumberland
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
196
Boys
100
Girls
96
FSM %
20.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-09-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cumbria

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 196 100 96 210 20.90
2024-09-11 203 108 95 210 20.70
2023-09-11 201 106 95 210 23.40
2022-09-11 201 106 95 210 23.40
2021-09-11 204 96 108 210 24.00
2020-09-11 209 96 113 210 19.60

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