West Cumbria Learning Centre is a not applicable school in Workington, serving pupils aged 7 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
West Cumbria Learning Centre currently has around 46 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 73.9% boys and 26.1% girls. Around 65.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Toll Bar, Workington, CA14 4PJ |
| Website: | www.westcumbrialearningcentre.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01946834848 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Cumberland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Daniel Gee |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112096 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 46 |
| Number of Boys: | 34 |
| Number of Girls: | 12 |
| White British | 93.50% | 43 |
| Unclassified | 4.30% | 2 |
| Other White | 2.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distington Infant School Church Road , Distington CA14 5TE | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Distington Community School Church Road , Distington CA14 5TE | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Distington Junior School Main Street , Distington CA14 5UJ | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Junior School Eadie Street , Harrington CA14 5PX | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckstone Primary School Eadie Street , CA14 5PX | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Coast UTC Blackwood Road , Lillyhall CA14 4JW | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Technology College Moorclose Road , CA14 5BH | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes College - West Cumbria Hallwood Road , Lillyhall Business Park CA14 4JN | - not rated | 681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria Learning Centre Toll Bar , Distington CA14 4PJ | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branthwaite Academy Branthwaite Road , CA14 4SS | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workington Sixth Form Centre Needham Drive , Moorclose CA14 3SE | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.