Beckstone Primary School vs Distington Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckstone Primary School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
Distington Community School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
114 students
| Measure | Beckstone Primary School Workington, North West | Distington Community School Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1098 of 2,286 | #2204 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8723 of 15,697 | #15427 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 375 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 375 | 114 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 9% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.beckstone.cumbria.sch.uk | www.distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beckstone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 8.0).
- •Beckstone Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 9%).
- •Beckstone Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Beckstone Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 114.
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 Beckstone Primary School better than Distington Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Beckstone Primary School ranks higher (46.7 vs 8.0 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 Beckstone Primary School and Distington Community School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Workington and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckstone Primary School: 375. Distington Community School: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckstone Primary School and Distington Community School rank in North West?
Beckstone Primary School is 1098th of 2,286 and Distington Community School is 2204th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).