William Street, Great Clifton, Workington, Cumbria CA14 1WA
10 simple reasons to choose Derwent Vale Primary School and Nursery
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Great Clifton, Workington.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Derwent Vale Primary School and Nursery
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Workington and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles.
On average, 21.5 pupils per class and 17.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 7% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school makes use of a creative/integrated curriculum for some subjects to promote cross curricular learning and learning skill development. Infants school pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme.
In the top 1% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near Derwent Vale Primary School and Nursery
State Primary Schools
Bridekirk Dovenby Church of England Primary School (4.5 miles); Distington Community School (4.6 miles); St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells (9.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Lime House School (28 miles); Austin Friars (32 miles); Windermere School (40 miles).
State Senior Schools
West Lakes Academy (14.4 miles); Keswick School (19.2 miles); The Nelson Thomlinson School (20 miles).