--- url: "https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/" school: "Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School" --- ### Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School Achieving Together [Apply Now](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/statutory-information/admissions) ![](https://files.schudio.com/derwent-vale-primary-and-nursery-school/images/homepage/Derwent-Vale-Primary-welcome-image.png) ## **Welcome to Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School** --- Dear Parents, carers and members of the wider community, Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is a school that is firmly at the heart of its community. We are a school where individuals are valued and children, parents, staff and governors work tirelessly to achieve together. We are a happy and successful school that is committed to children’s well-being, high academic achievement and developing a sense of community. We take great pride in the inclusive and nurturing environment that we provide and which allows our children to grow into confident, resilient and inquisitive individuals. [Read more](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/aims-values) ### Aims & Values [aims-values](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/aims-values) ### Our Curriculum [curriculum-information](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/curriculum/curriculum-information) ### Virtual Tour [virtual-tour](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/virtual-tour) ### Contact Us [contact](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/contact) ### Vacancies [vacancies](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies) ![](https://files.schudio.com/derwent-vale-primary-and-nursery-school/images/homepage/Derwent-Vale-Primary-admissions-image.png) ## **All About Admissions** --- Admissions to Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School are managed in line with the Local Authority’s coordinated admissions process, with applications made through Cumberland Council. As a community school for children aged 3–11, the school welcomes enquiries and visits, and encourages families to review the Local Authority guidance and apply for places through the official admissions route. [Learn More](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/statutory-information/admissions) ## Latest News ![Image of Newsletter 11th November 2026](https://files.schudio.com/derwent-vale-primary-and-nursery-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/Screenshot_2026-11-06_135524.png) 6 November 2026 ### [Newsletter 11th November 2026](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/news/2026-11-06-newsletter-11th-november-2026) ![Image of Newsletter 16th October 2026](https://files.schudio.com/derwent-vale-primary-and-nursery-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/Screenshot_2026-10-16_151003.png) 16 October 2026 ### [Newsletter 16th October 2026](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/news/2026-10-16-newsletter-16th-october-2026) ![Image of Newsletter 9th October 2026](https://files.schudio.com/derwent-vale-primary-and-nursery-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/Screenshot_2026-10-09_122819.png) 9 October 2026 ### [Newsletter 9th October 2026](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/news/2026-10-09-newsletter-9th-october-2026) ## Upcoming Events 09 Sep ### [Chess Lessons Year 3 & 4 and Year 5 & 6](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/events/2026-09-09-chess-lessons-year-3-4-and-year-5-6) 11 Sep ### [Year 1 & 2 Music Lessons](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/events/2026-09-11-year-1-2-music-lessons) [Embedded content](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2308.1095549640895!2d-3.4859385999999994!3d54.6548964!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x48632b8526904563%3A0xaeff245714f13593!2sDerwent%20Vale%20Primary%20School!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1769787343300!5m2!1sen!2suk) ![Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School](https://files.schudio.com/derwent-vale-primary-and-nursery-school/images/logo/derwent-footer-logo.png) ### Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School Great Clifton Workington Cumbria CA14 1WA 01900 601233 ### Useful Links - [Governors](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/governors) - [Policies](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/statutory-information/policies) - [Term Dates](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/parents/term-dates) - [Contact Us](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/contact) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/derwentvaleprimaryschool) ### Translation © Copyright 2025–2026 Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)