West Cumbria Learning Centre is a pupil referral unit in Workington, Cumberland, for children and young people aged 7 to 16.
- Ages 7–16
- 50 pupils
- Ofsted: Requires improvement
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 7 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 50
- Headteacher
- Mr Daniel Gee (Headteacher)
- Free school meals
- 62% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Cumberland
- School reference (URN)
- 112096
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Cumberland council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement, June 2023; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (December 2021)
Rated Requires improvement at its last graded inspection, in June 2023.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, December 2021).
Contact and getting there
Toll Bar, Distington, Workington, CA14 4PJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Branthwaite Academy Special school · Ages 4–19 1.2 miles
- Ashfield Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 2.4 miles
- Workington Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 2.5 miles
All SEND schools in Cumberland
By need in Cumberland: Autism (11) · Severe learning (6) · PMLD (5) · SEMH (3) · Speech and language (3)
Questions about West Cumbria Learning Centre
How do I get a place at West Cumbria Learning Centre?
Places at West Cumbria Learning Centre are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Cumberland council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does West Cumbria Learning Centre take?
Aged 7 to 16, boys and girls.
What is West Cumbria Learning Centre’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in June 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is West Cumbria Learning Centre?
Toll Bar, Distington, Workington, CA14 4PJ, in Cumberland.
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