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St Michael's Nursery and Infant School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Michael's Nursery and Infant School is a community primary school in Workington, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 110 pupils, and a capacity of 136 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-7

Age range

110

Pupils

136

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

St Michael's Nursery and Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Michael's Nursery and Infant School?

The catchment area for St Michael's Nursery and Infant 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 St Michael's Nursery and Infant 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.

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St Michael's Nursery and Infant School: 136 places, 81% filled: places available

St Michael's Nursery and Infant School has a published admission number of 136 places. 110 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 136 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. 18.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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 →

St Michael's Nursery and Infant School: School Information

Full address
Station Road, Workington, CA14 2UY
Local authority
Cumberland
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-7 years
Free school meals
18.9% of pupils
DfE URN
112143

Other Primary Schools in Workington

If St Michael's Nursery and Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Workington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Michael's Nursery and Infant 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Michael's Nursery and Infant School

What is the catchment area for St Michael's Nursery and Infant School?

The catchment area for St Michael's Nursery and Infant 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 St Michael's Nursery and Infant School oversubscribed?

St Michael's Nursery and Infant School has a capacity of 136 places and currently has 110 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael's Nursery and Infant School?

Admission to St Michael's Nursery and Infant 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 St Michael's Nursery and Infant School cover?

St Michael's Nursery and Infant School is a primary school in Workington, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Michael's Nursery and Infant School?

St Michael's Nursery and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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