Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is a community primary school in Workington, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 87 pupils, and a capacity of 139 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
87
Pupils
139
Capacity
63%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is set by Cumberland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cumberland catchment area documents →Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School: 139 places, 63% filled: places available
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 139 places. 87 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 139 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 40.2% of pupils at Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Workington.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cumberland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Cumberland school admissions →
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- William Street, Great Clifton, Workington, CA14 1WA
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 40.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112239
Other Primary Schools in Workington
If Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Workington are the next closest alternatives.
St Michael's Nursery and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CA14 2UY
Victoria Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · CA14 3XB
Victoria Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CA14 2RE
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · CA14 3JG
Ashfield Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CA14 4ES
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CA14 1HA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School has a capacity of 139 places and currently has 87 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is managed by Cumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School cover? ▾
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Workington, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.