Ashfield Junior School vs Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashfield Junior School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
254 students
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
93 students
| Measure | Ashfield Junior School Workington, North West | Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1268 of 2,286 | #1035 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9915 of 15,697 | #8265 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 254 | 93 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 93 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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.ashfieldjuniorschool.co.uk | www.derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 41.0).
- •Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 62%).
- •Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Ashfield Junior School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 93.
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 Junior School better than Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (48.8 vs 41.0 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 Junior School and Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Workington and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashfield Junior School: 254. Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School: 93. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashfield Junior School and Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
Ashfield Junior School is 1268th of 2,286 and Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is 1035th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).