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Distington Community School

Distington Community School, Workington
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Distington Community School

Church Road, Distington, Workington, CA14 5TE

A Good-rated primary school in Workington where 9% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school
Pupils
114
Ages
3-11
FSM
33.6%
Capacity
105
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
36.0%
Writing
55.0%
Maths
27.0%
RWM Combined
9.0%

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About Distington Community School

Distington Community School is a primary school in Workington, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 12 responses), 83% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 9% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 114 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Church Road, Workington, CA14 5TE | More schools in Cumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Distington Community School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Sept 2019 — Good
  3. Mar 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Distington Community School

What is Distington Community School's Ofsted rating?
Distington Community School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Distington Community School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 12 responses): 83% of parents would recommend Distington Community School.
What are Distington Community School's latest exam results?
Distington Community School: KS2 2024/25: 9% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Distington Community School located?
Distington Community School is a primary school in Workington, Cumberland (CA14 5TE).
How many pupils attend Distington Community School?
Distington Community School has around 114 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Distington Community School with other schools?
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