Ashfield Infant & Nursery School vs Northside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
200 students
Northside Primary School
Workington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
75 students
| Measure | Ashfield Infant & Nursery School Workington, North West | Northside Primary School Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #296 of 2,286 | #2272 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2470 of 15,697 | #15638 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 200 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 71.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 76.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Workington | Workington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashfieldinf.cumbria.sch.uk | www.northside.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashfield Infant & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.9 vs 4.3).
- •Ashfield Infant & Nursery School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 75.
- •Ashfield Infant & Nursery School is a local authority school while Northside Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashfield Infant & Nursery School better than Northside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashfield Infant & Nursery School ranks higher (77.9 vs 4.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashfield Infant & Nursery School and Northside Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Workington and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School: 200. Northside Primary School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashfield Infant & Nursery School and Northside Primary School rank in North West?
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School is 296th of 2,286 and Northside Primary School is 2272nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).