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Nursery at Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Early reading stood out in January 2023: children in Westfield's early years read frequently and used learning resources effectively. This is the school's own nursery provision on Nilsson Drive in Workington, catering for three- and four-year-olds within a primary school.
At the Ofsted inspection on 11 and 12 January 2023, early years provision was judged Good. That judgement covers the school's early years provision, giving families a dated assessment of this stage of education.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the framework for learning and care. In parent terms, it brings together children's communication, physical skills and emotional development with early literacy, mathematics, creative expression and understanding their world. Learning is broader than preparation for reading alone.
Reading nevertheless has a clear place in the day. In January 2023, early years children read frequently and used teaching resources effectively to support their learning. These findings give substance to the emphasis on early learning: children have materials to work with as well as regular opportunities to read.
Everyday routines also include fruit and water. Foundation Stage children receive free fruit, and families are encouraged to send drinking water. Water fountains are available within the school. These are practical provisions for keeping children supplied with a snack and a drink during their time there.
Additional needs can be recognised early. In January 2023, children in the early years who might need extra help were identified promptly and received support to access the curriculum alongside their classmates.
The school's Inclusion Team consists of senior leaders. Support can take the form of individual sessions, work in smaller groups or extra help within the classroom, with parents involved through close communication. Links with the Speech and Language Service and the Multi Agency Support Team provide routes to specialist advice and assessment. For children on the SEND Register, an individual plan explains the help they receive and its frequency, giving parents a concrete picture of support.
Food arrangements allow a choice between a school meal and a packed lunch. Packed lunches must be healthy, with limits on sugary, salty and fatty foods. Drinks brought to school must be water; juice and fizzy drinks are excluded.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline. The online route is through Cumberland Council. Treat that application as a separate task when planning your child's next step.
Nursery enquiries can go to the school office by telephone on 01900 874000 or email at admin@westfieldprimary.cumbria.sch.uk. Families can arrange a meeting and a look around the school. Nursery application forms go to school.admissions@cumberland.gov.uk; the Children and Families Information Service handles nursery and eligibility-code queries.
The school offers free childcare for three- and four-year-olds and refers to a 30-hour option. Eligibility-code questions should go to the Children and Families Information Service.
Drop-off and collection use the EYFS gate, with nursery parents allowed onto the site. A responsible adult must collect nursery children directly from their teacher at the collection point. Telephone the school if collection is delayed or someone cannot collect your child.
The nursery caters for three- and four-year-olds.
No. Reception requires a separate application, with the online route through Cumberland Council.
Support may include extra classroom help, smaller groups or individual sessions. Children on the SEND Register have an individual plan explaining their support and how often it happens.
Yes. Packed lunches must be healthy and avoid excessive sugary, salty or fatty foods. Drinks brought to school must be water.
Use the EYFS gate. A responsible adult must collect nursery children from their teacher at the designated collection point.
