Compare Ashfield Infant & Nursery School and Beckstone Primary School and Victoria Infant and Nursery School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Ashfield Infant & Nursery School (Primary) in Workington; Beckstone Primary School (Primary) in Workington; Victoria Infant and Nursery School (Primary) in Workington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ashfield Infant & Nursery School, Beckstone Primary School and Victoria Infant and Nursery School. They are primary phase and community school type located around Workington, Cumbria. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ashfield Infant & Nursery School), published Dec 2018. The lowest is 2 (Beckstone Primary School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Beckstone Primary School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 900, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–10–15%; all under Cumberland local authority.

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Attribute	Ashfield Infant & Nursery School CA14 3JG	Beckstone Primary School CA14 5PX	Victoria Infant and Nursery School CA14 3XB
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school
Location	Workington Cumbria CA14 3JG	Workington Cumbria CA14 5PX	Workington Cumbria CA14 3XB
Latest Ofsted	1 3 Dec 2018	2 14 Jan 2024	1 3 Feb 2015
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	201	372	320
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Cumberland (942)	Cumberland (942)	Cumberland (942)
Website	www.ashfieldinf.cumbria.sch.uk	www.beckstone.cumbria.sch.uk	www.victoriaschool.org.uk
Telephone	01900606301	01946830423	01900601489
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ashfield Infant & Nursery School

CA14 3JG

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Workington
Cumbria
CA14 3JG
Ofsted: 1 3 Dec 2018
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cumberland (942)
Website: www.ashfieldinf.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01900606301

Beckstone Primary School

CA14 5PX

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Workington
Cumbria
CA14 5PX
Ofsted: 2 14 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cumberland (942)
Website: www.beckstone.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01946830423

Victoria Infant and Nursery School

CA14 3XB

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Workington
Cumbria
CA14 3XB
Ofsted: 1 3 Feb 2015
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cumberland (942)
Website: www.victoriaschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01900601489

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.