Ashfield Infant & Nursery School vs St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 282 m 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
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Workington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
539 students
| Measure | Ashfield Infant & Nursery School Workington, North West | St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #296 of 2,286 | #416 of 536 |
| National rank | #2470 of 15,697 | #3407 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 200 | 539 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 539 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Workington | Workington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashfieldinf.cumbria.sch.uk | www.sjchs.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashfield Infant & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.9 vs 21.7).
- •St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington is the larger school with 539 students compared with 200.
- •Ashfield Infant & Nursery School is a local authority school while St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington 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 St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington?
On the Success Index (England), Ashfield Infant & Nursery School ranks higher (77.9 vs 21.7 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 St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington?
About 282 m in a straight line, between Workington and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School: 200. St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington: 539. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashfield Infant & Nursery School and St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington rank in North West?
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School is 296th of 2,286 and St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington is 416th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).