Distington Community School
Distington Community School is a primary located in Cumberland, CA14 5TE. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has approximately 109 pupils on roll.
Distington Community School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a community school. It provides nursery classes for early years children.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Community school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 3 to 11
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Cumberland
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 105
Number of Pupils: 109
Number of Boys: 53
Number of Girls: 56
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 39.6
Last Changed Date: 2025-01-07
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Good
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2019-10-15
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Quirk
Phone: 01946830526
Website: www.distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk/
Location: Church Road, Distington, Church Rd
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Distington Community School
What is the Ofsted rating of Distington Community School?
Distington Community School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Distington Community School admit?
Distington Community School admits pupils from age 3 to 11.
Is Distington Community School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Distington Community School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Distington Community School?
Distington Community School is a community school offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Distington Community School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Distington Community School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Distington Community School?
Yes — MyLittleEyes lists homes to rent and buy near Distington Community School in Cumberland. Scroll down to see available properties within 1 mile of the school.
