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Victoria Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Victoria Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Workington, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 2–7, with 300 pupils, and a capacity of 320 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–7

Age range

300

Pupils

320

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Victoria Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Victoria Infant 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Victoria Infant and Nursery School — School Information

Full address
Islay Place, Workington, CA14 3XB
Local authority
Cumberland
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–7 years
Free school meals
12.2% of pupils
DfE URN
112144

Other Primary Schools in Workington

If Victoria Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Workington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Victoria Infant and Nursery School

Is Victoria Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Victoria Infant and Nursery School is operating close to its capacity of 320 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Victoria Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to Victoria Infant 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 Victoria Infant and Nursery School cover?

Victoria Infant and Nursery 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 Victoria Infant and Nursery School?

Victoria Infant and Nursery School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.