Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Workington, North West CA14 1WA · Cumberland
#1035 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#8265 of 15,697 nationally
About Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is a local authority primary located in Workington, in the Cumberland local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 93 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 48.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1035th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (57th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 93; capacity filled 88.6%.
There are 19 schools in Workington; Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School ranks 4th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)67%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)39.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 93
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 39.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 88.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 67%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Seaton Academy
Workington · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
197 students · 2.6 km away
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
204 students · 2.8 km away
Workington Academy
Workington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,234 students · 3.4 km away
Broughton Primary School
Cockermouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
146 students · 3.5 km away
St Bridget's CofE School
Cockermouth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
82 students · 3.7 km away
Ashfield Junior School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
254 students · 3.8 km away
Broughton Moor Primary School
Maryport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
· 3.8 km away
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
200 students · 3.9 km away
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Workington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
539 students · 4.1 km away
Northside Primary School
Workington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
75 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
93 students
Bridgemere CofE Primary School
Nantwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
94 students
Kirkbampton CofE School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
94 students
St Patrick's CofE School
Kendal · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
92 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
92 students
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough
Burscough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 48.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1035 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School ranks #1035 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #8265 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School?
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School had 93 students in 2025.
Is Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.