How many pupils does Ashfield Junior School have?

Ashfield Junior School has 255 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ashfield Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Ashfield Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).

How does Ashfield Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at Ashfield Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Ashfield Junior School?

Ashfield Junior School is located at High Street, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 4ES.

Ashfield Junior School

High Street, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 4ES

Requires Improvement

Inspected 2 July 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

62%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

255

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Ashfield Junior School

Ashfield Junior School is a community school in Workington, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 255 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cumberland →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 255 / 256 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 2 July 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

19.7%

Free school meals

3.1%

EAL

5.5%

SEN support

12.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

62%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.8%

Overall absence

4.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

12.5

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

20.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

14.86

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

£47,957

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£11,313 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.76

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,477

Spend per pupil

£7,123

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: High Street, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 4ES
Phone: 01900604565
Headteacher: Sue Frost
Website: www.ashfieldjuniorschool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ashfield Junior School?: Ashfield Junior School is a community school in Workington, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Ashfield Junior School have?: Ashfield Junior School has 255 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ashfield Junior School's Ofsted rating?: Ashfield Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).
How does Ashfield Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 62% of pupils at Ashfield Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Ashfield Junior School?: Ashfield Junior School is located at High Street, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 4ES.

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