Beckstone Primary School vs Energy Coast UTC
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.6 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
Energy Coast UTC
Workington · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
383 students
| Measure | Beckstone Primary School Workington, North West | Energy Coast UTC Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1098 of 2,286 | #480 of 536 |
| National rank | #8723 of 15,697 | #3792 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 375 | 383 |
| Pupils on roll | 375 | 383 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 68.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 24.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 12.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 38% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Workington | Workington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beckstone.cumbria.sch.uk | www.energycoastutc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beckstone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 15.4).
- •Energy Coast UTC is the larger school with 383 students compared with 375.
- •Beckstone Primary School is a local authority school while Energy Coast UTC 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 Beckstone Primary School better than Energy Coast UTC?
On the Success Index (England), Beckstone Primary School ranks higher (46.7 vs 15.4 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 Energy Coast UTC?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Workington and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckstone Primary School: 375. Energy Coast UTC: 383. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckstone Primary School and Energy Coast UTC rank in North West?
Beckstone Primary School is 1098th of 2,286 and Energy Coast UTC is 480th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).