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Victoria Junior School
Victoria Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2RE, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.4 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
312
Capacity
330
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a significant percentage of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this school stands out in comparison to many others in the UK. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that need attention. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 72% recommending the school, suggesting that while there are strengths, there may also be concerns worth considering.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 29% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
School has high expectations
84%
Behaviour is good
76%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School supports development
72%
Progress is communicated
72%
School keeps me informed
68%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.3%
Black African3.2%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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54.63841, -3.55429 · CA14 2RE
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112145
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.victoriaschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Victoria Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Victoria Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Victoria Junior School a good school?
Victoria Junior School scores 3.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Victoria Junior School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Victoria Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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