Schools in Workington, North West (2025)

19 schools · 5,194 students · 12 local authority, 7 academy · median Pupils on roll 200.

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Ranked schools in Workington

Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.

1
88
Seaton AcademyWorkington · Academy Primary– · 197 students
2
78
Ashfield Infant & Nursery SchoolWorkington · Local authority Primary– · 200 students
3
52
St Michael's Nursery and Infant SchoolWorkington · Local authority Primary– · 117 students
4
49
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery SchoolWorkington · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 93 students
5
47
Victoria Infant and Nursery SchoolWorkington · Local authority Primary– · 251 students
6
47
Beckstone Primary SchoolWorkington · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 375 students
7
45
Dean CofE SchoolWorkington · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 96 students
8
41
Ashfield Junior SchoolWorkington · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 254 students
9
40
Westfield Nursery and Primary SchoolWorkington · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
10
37
St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolWorkington · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
11
35
St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolWorkington · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
12
32
Workington AcademyWorkington · Academy Secondary40.5 Attainment 8 · 1,234 students
13
32
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior SchoolWorkington · Local authority Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
14
22
St Josephs Catholic High School, WorkingtonWorkington · Academy Secondary37.4 Attainment 8 · 539 students
15
15
Energy Coast UTCWorkington · Academy Secondary24.2 Attainment 8 · 383 students
16
14
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, WorkingtonWorkington · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
17
9
Victoria Junior SchoolWorkington · Local authority Primary29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 311 students
18
8
Distington Community SchoolWorkington · Local authority Primary9% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
19
4
Northside Primary SchoolWorkington · Academy Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 75 students

#	School	Sector	Success Index (England)	Key result	Students
1	Seaton Academy Workington · Primary · Ages 3–7	Academy	87.6 Top 10%	–	197
2	Ashfield Infant & Nursery School Workington · Primary · Ages 3–7	Local authority	77.9 Top 25%	–	200
3	St Michael's Nursery and Infant School Workington · Primary · Ages 2–7	Local authority	52.3 Top 50%	–	117
4	Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School Workington · Primary · Ages 3–11	Local authority	48.8 Lower 50%	67% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	93
5	Victoria Infant and Nursery School Workington · Primary · Ages 2–7	Local authority	47.1 Lower 50%	–	251
6	Beckstone Primary School Workington · Primary · Ages 3–11	Local authority	46.7 Lower 50%	65% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	375
7	Dean CofE School Workington · Primary · Ages 2–11	Academy	44.7 Lower 50%	45% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	96
8	Ashfield Junior School Workington · Primary · Ages 7–11	Local authority	41.0 Lower 50%	62% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	254
9	Westfield Nursery and Primary School Workington · Primary · Ages 3–11	Local authority	39.6 Lower 50%	64% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	160
10	St Mary's Catholic Primary School Workington · Primary · Ages 2–11	Local authority	36.6 Lower 50%	69% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	209
11	St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Workington · Primary · Ages 4–11	Local authority	34.9 Lower 50%	53% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	199
12	Workington Academy Workington · Secondary · Ages 11–18	Academy	32.1 Lower 50%	40.5 Attainment 8	1,234
13	Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School Workington · Primary · Ages 7–11	Local authority	31.5 Lower 50%	42% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	204
14	St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Workington · Secondary · Ages 11–16	Academy	21.7 Lower 50%	37.4 Attainment 8	539
15	Energy Coast UTC Workington · Secondary · Ages 14–19	Academy	15.4 Lower 50%	24.2 Attainment 8	383
16	St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington Workington · Primary · Ages 2–11	Academy	13.8 Lower 50%	47% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	183
17	Victoria Junior School Workington · Primary · Ages 7–11	Local authority	9.1 Lower 50%	29% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	311
18	Distington Community School Workington · Primary · Ages 3–11	Local authority	8.0 Lower 50%	9% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	114
19	Northside Primary School Workington · Primary · Ages 2–11	Academy	4.3 Lower 50%	30% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	75

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Workington?

Seaton Academy is the highest-ranked school in Workington with a Success Index (England) of 87.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).

How many schools are in Workington?

Workington has 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) educating 5,194 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Workington?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Workington is 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.

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