Ashfield Junior School vs Seaton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.7 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
Seaton Academy
Workington · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
197 students
| Measure | Ashfield Junior School Workington, North West | Seaton Academy Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1268 of 2,286 | #143 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9915 of 15,697 | #1095 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 254 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 82.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.seatonacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Seaton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 41.0).
- •Ashfield Junior School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 197.
- •Ashfield Junior School is a local authority school while Seaton Academy 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 Junior School better than Seaton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Seaton Academy ranks higher (87.6 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 Seaton Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Workington and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashfield Junior School: 254. Seaton Academy: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashfield Junior School and Seaton Academy rank in North West?
Ashfield Junior School is 1268th of 2,286 and Seaton Academy is 143rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).