Beckstone Primary School

Bridging communities | Promoting learning and excellence | Shaping the future.

Eadie Street, Harrington, Workington, Cumbria CA14 5PX
01946 830423 | wb@beckstone.cumbria.sch.uk |

"Bridging communities ... promoting learning and excellence ... shaping the future."


At Beckstone Primary School we aim to:
  • have a happy, friendly, caring environment, where children feel secure and valued
  • foster in each child an eagerness to learn, strive and achieve at a level appropriate to his/her abilities
  • nurture the academic, creative, practical, sporting and personal development of each child
  • develop self-discipline and mutual respect for each other and for all people and cultures
  • create an atmosphere that promotes learning and excellence, enabling children to fulfil their true potential
  • promote the development of an understanding appreciation and respect for the local community and surrounding environment
  • consistently seek community involvement in a partnership that enhances the children's education, welfare, economic and social awareness

At Beckstone Primary School, we seek to provide the best possible education for every child within a warm and caring ethos. We aim to promote a culture of educational excellence where individuals are valued, respected, encouraged and given every opportunity to be the best that they can be.


Our curriculum:
ensures our children have a strong sense of well-being by giving them the opportunity to:
  • Learn in a peaceful and supportive environment.
  • Learn how to respect themselves and others whilst building respectful friendships.
  • Develop self-esteem, resilience and confidence in their abilities.
  • Celebrate that people are good at different things.

values pupil voice by giving our children the opportunity to:
  • Become an active citizen by making a positive contribution to the school and community.
  • Have their contributions and ideas heard and valued.
  • Express their opinions on a range of different topics and issues through taking part in democratic activities across the curriculum.

gives our children the opportunity to:
  • Enjoy learning within a relevant, creative and challenging framework.
  • Develop new skills through a variety of interesting concepts which are rich and deep.
  • Understand the purpose and value of their learning and see clear links between different aspects of their learning.

is taught in a way that:
  • Excites, promotes and sustains children’s interest and curiosity.
  • Promotes problem solving, creativity and communication.
  • Enables children to reflect on and evaluate their learning.

gives our children the opportunity to:
  • Enjoy learning within a relevant, creative and challenging framework.
  • Develop new skills through a variety of interesting concepts which are rich and deep.
  • Understand the purpose and value of their learning and see clear links between different aspects of their learning.

provides enrichment by:
  • Providing high quality experiences both on and off site to extend children’s opportunities for learning.
  • Valuing parents’ and carers’ involvement in children’s learning experiences.

Our vision and principles are underpinned by a strong shared belief that the wellbeing of everyone in our school is very important. We promote an ethos where all staff are valued and where respect, empathy and honesty are the cornerstones of all school relationships.