PrimaryData as of May 2026

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Holden Road, Salterbeck, Workington, CA14 5LN

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

215

Ages

2-11

FSM

44.7%

Capacity

236

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

90.0%

Writing

69.0%

Maths

86.0%

RWM Combined

69.0%

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About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Workington, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 69% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 215 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Holden Road, Workington, CA14 5LN | More schools in Cumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary's Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2022 — Good
May 2021 — Not taking effective action to tackle the a…
Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Nov 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Catholic Primary School

What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are St Mary's Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 69% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School located?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Workington, Cumberland (CA14 5LN).

How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School has around 215 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Mary's Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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