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Northside Primary School

Northside Road, Northside, Workington, CA14 1BD

A Good-rated primary school in Workington where 30% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

Ages

2-11

FSM

70.7%

Capacity

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2020

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

50.0%

Writing

60.0%

Maths

50.0%

RWM Combined

30.0%

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About Northside Primary School

Northside Primary School is a primary school in Workington, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 12 responses), 75% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 30% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 79 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Northside Road, Workington, CA14 1BD | More schools in Cumberland

Ofsted inspection history

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

Jul 2025 — Standards maintained
Feb 2020 — Good
Oct 2015 — Inadequate (predecessor: Northside Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Northside Primary School

What is Northside Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Northside Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.

What do parents say about Northside Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 12 responses): 75% of parents would recommend Northside Primary School.

What are Northside Primary School's latest exam results?

Northside Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 30% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Northside Primary School located?

Northside Primary School is a primary school in Workington, Cumberland (CA14 1BD).

How many pupils attend Northside Primary School?

Northside Primary School has around 79 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Northside Primary School with other schools?

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