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Nursery (incl. primary schools with a nursery)
Council: Cumberland

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School

Wigton, Cumberland - CA7 9HZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The Gospel values are at the heart of Catholic life and here at St. Cuthbert's we are proud to work in partnership with families and Parish to promote and teach children about the Gospel values.”

PrimaryNew schoolOfsted: Good

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

Carlisle, Cumberland - CA1 2UE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Whitehaven, Cumberland - CA28 8AJ

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“As a school community we constantly seek to grow in faith and love; love of God and love of one another. We strive to nurture the spiritual and moral growth of our children within the context of the Catholic faith.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington

Workington, Cumberland - CA14 3PD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School, we are fully committed to the well-being of our children. We see our school as an inclusive community, with the development of the whole child at the heart of our mission as a Catholic school community.”

PrimaryNew schoolNo rating on record

St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School

Keswick, Cumberland - CA12 4HZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We know that a fulfilled life brings many positive aspects (learning, growing, celebrations, being fulfilled, being busy, giving, joining in, taking opportunities) as well as many sad and difficult times and challenges (death, worry, grief, challenge, conflict).”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School

Whitehaven, Cumberland - CA28 7PZ

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“St James C of E Infant and Nursery School is a wonderful, vibrant school where children sit at the forefront of everything we do. We offer a memorable, magical and meaningful curriculum in a nurturing, caring and fun environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

Carlisle, Cumberland - CA2 4JD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The Catholic children living in Currock were either going to local schools, which were already overcrowded, or to St Cuthbert’s school. The older children were going to St Patrick’s School.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: InadequateCategory of concern

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Workington, Cumberland - CA14 5LN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At St Mary's, our values and ethos are firmly rooted in our Catholic faith and the teachings of Jesus. Our Mission Statement, "Jesus told us to love God and love one another," underpins all aspects of school life and guides how we treat one another with respect, kindness and care.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Whitehaven, Cumberland - CA28 9PG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, we place Jesus and the teachings of the Catholic Church at the heart of our school community. Mary, Mother of Jesus, has a special place in our school family, teaching us that by having faith and trust in God, we can all achieve extraordinary things.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Michael's CofE Primary School

Wigton, Cumberland - CA7 2HN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We are a Voluntary Aided Church of England School and we base all that we do on our school vision and the Christian values that we have chosen as a school community. Our main values are Friendship, Perseverance, Respect, Love, Courage and Generosity and these underpin all that we do in school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Michael's Nursery and Infant School

Workington, Cumberland - CA14 2UY

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 2-7)

“St. Michael’s is a nurturing school. We are one big happy family. It is a place where each child is embraced and guided to be the best version of themselves. We are inclusive of every single child, offering a bespoke curriculum which is paramount for meeting their individual needs.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)

Carlisle, Cumberland - CA2 4HG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our vision is based on the Christian foundations of our school, which was first established by the Bishop of Carlisle (The Bishop Goodwin) in 1893. We have confidence to do good because we have faith in the goodness we see in our loving God and that he shows this goodness to everyone.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Thornhill Primary School

Egremont, Cumberland - CA22 2SJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We are very lucky to have an extremely dedicated and supportive staff team who work very hard to provide the best opportunities for all our pupils in a safe and happy school environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Thursby Primary School

Carlisle, Cumberland - CA5 6PN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Thursby Primary School, we are committed to providing a high standard of education that nurtures the academic, social, and emotional growth of every child. Our curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and foster a lifelong love of learning.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Thwaites School

Millom, Cumberland - LA18 5HP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Thwaites School, our vision and values are at the heart of school life. They guide how we learn, behave and treat one another, helping every child to feel valued and to make a positive contribution to our school community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Upperby Primary School

Carlisle, Cumberland - CA2 4JT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Upperby, we are proud to be a happy, inclusive and ambitious mixed-form entry school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Valley Primary School and Nursery

Whitehaven, Cumberland - CA28 8DA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We offer places to children aged 3- 11, with 15 and 30 hour provision for our Nursery children. We also have 2 year old provision which run morning and afternoon sessions. We have a breakfast club, starting at 8 am and after school provision which runs until 4:30pm.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Victoria Infant and Nursery School

Workington, Cumberland - CA14 3XB

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 2-7)

“Within our welcoming, calm, safe, well organised and inclusive environment, we are determined to continue to provide, no less than “Good” and “Outstanding” teaching and learning opportunities supported by a community that transforms the learning and aspirations for the children in our care.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Waberthwaite CofE School

Millom, Cumberland - LA19 5YJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Waberthwaite C of E Primary School we are proud of our students and staff; of their achievements and of the positive atmosphere they create.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Walton & Lees Hill CofE School

Brampton, Cumberland - CA8 2BB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Children are predominately taught in two mixed age classes, promoting a caring family atmosphere. All staff know the children in our school very well and provide each child with an individualised approach to learning.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good