West Cumbria Learning Centre
Other · Pupil referral unit · Ages 7–16 · Workington, Cumberland
West Cumbria Learning Centre is an other school in Workington, Cumberland for ages 7–16 (pupil referral unit). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement, from the inspection on 28 June 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Toll Bar, Distington, Workington, CA14 4PJ
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 7–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Cumberland
- Pupils on roll
- 50 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 62% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 3.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Requires improvement Inspected 28 June 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils feel safe and supported in this setting.”
- “They know that there are adults they can talk to if they are worried.”
- “They say that staff listen to them and take their concerns seriously.”
To improve
- “Some pupils find it difficult to attend regularly.”
- “Many arrive with gaps in knowledge due to disrupted education.”
- “However, some pupils do not improve their work consistently.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 9 September 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Cumberland.
- Branthwaite Academy 1.2 mi Not judged
- Mayfield School 4.3 mi School remains Outstanding
- St Bees School 8.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Lime House School 26.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Gillford Centre 30.8 mi School remains Good
- Austin Friars 31.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Progress Schools - Carlisle 31.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- James Rennie School 32.3 mi School remains Outstanding