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Dean CofE School

Dean, Workington, CA14 4TH
Part of: THE GOOD SHEPHERD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Dean CofE School
Workington, CA14 4TH
98 Pupils
105 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
2.40% FSM %
60 Boys
38 Girls
About Dean CofE School

Dean CofE School is a Primary Academies serving Workington and the surrounding area in Cumberland with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 98 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Joanne Laker.

Information on Dean CofE School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cumberland
Region North West
Administrative District Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Whitehaven and Workington
Ward Cockermouth South
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE GOOD SHEPHERD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-02-2019
UKPRN 10082232
URN 146756
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ian Haslam Chair of Local Governing Body 01/03/2024 30/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Carly Muldoon Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2025 29/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Martin Brierley Local Governor 07/09/2022 06/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Jane Charman Local Governor 24/05/2025 23/05/2029 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Geoff Clark Local Governor 30/01/2026 29/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Grima Local Governor 05/07/2022 04/07/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Ian Haslam Local Governor 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Donna Hawley Local Governor 04/09/2023 03/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lisa Hawley Local Governor 30/01/2026 29/01/2030 Elected by parents
Mrs Joanne Laker Local Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Carly Muldoon Local Governor 30/03/2022 30/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Charlotte Thompson Local Governor 25/11/2024 24/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
4.39 km • Cockermouth
Other
St Bridget's CofE School
4.89 km • Cockermouth
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dean CofE School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Workington, Cumberland.
Dean CofE School has 98 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Dean CofE School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, Dean CofE School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Dean CofE School is Mrs Joanne Laker.
Dean CofE School is at Dean, Workington, CA14 4TH, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Dean CofE School: Does not have a sixth form.
Dean CofE School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Laker
Dean, Workington, CA14 4TH
01946861408
Location
CA14 4TH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146756
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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