Beckstone Primary School
URN: 134739 • Workington CA14 5PX
Overview
- Name
- Beckstone Primary School
- URN
- 134739
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Warbrick (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01946830423
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Eadie Street, Workington CA14 5PX
Summary
Beckstone Primary School, located in Harrington, Workington, is a community school catering to children aged 3 to 11. Established in 2005, the school was formed through the remodelling of a Victorian junior school, providing modern facilities and a strong emphasis on technology, with a pupil-to-PC ratio of 1:3. The school serves a diverse catchment area, primarily drawing students from Harrington and Salterbeck.
The curriculum at Beckstone focuses on a well-rounded education, incorporating ICT, sports, and the arts. Students engage in two hours of quality sports each week, including swimming for older year groups, and participate in various performances throughout the year. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and a breakfast club, ensuring that children have ample opportunities for enrichment outside of the classroom.
Beckstone Primary School prides itself on creating a safe and nurturing environment, supported by a dedicated staff committed to helping each child reach their potential. The school plays an integral role in the local community, fostering strong relationships with families and promoting a collaborative approach to education.
The curriculum at Beckstone focuses on a well-rounded education, incorporating ICT, sports, and the arts. Students engage in two hours of quality sports each week, including swimming for older year groups, and participate in various performances throughout the year. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and a breakfast club, ensuring that children have ample opportunities for enrichment outside of the classroom.
Beckstone Primary School prides itself on creating a safe and nurturing environment, supported by a dedicated staff committed to helping each child reach their potential. The school plays an integral role in the local community, fostering strong relationships with families and promoting a collaborative approach to education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Victoria Infant and Nursery School (75.2)
- Seaton Infant School (70.2)
- Ashfield Infant & Nursery School (69.2)
- Dean CofE School (63.7)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (61.5)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 372
- Pupils
- 378
- Boys
- 201
- Girls
- 177
- FSM %
- 12.80
- Open date
- 2005-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 378 | 201 | 177 | 372 | 12.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 382 | 207 | 175 | 372 | 12.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 367 | 204 | 163 | 372 | 12.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 367 | 204 | 163 | 372 | 12.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 383 | 212 | 171 | 372 | 14.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 381 | 204 | 177 | 372 | 13.10 |
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