Beckstone Primary School vs Victoria Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
251 students
| Measure | Beckstone Primary School Workington, North West | Victoria Infant and Nursery School Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1098 of 2,286 | #1089 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8723 of 15,697 | #8656 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 375 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 375 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 78.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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.victoriaschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (46.7 vs 47.1).
- •Beckstone Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 251.
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 Victoria Infant and Nursery School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beckstone Primary School and Victoria Infant and Nursery School?
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. Victoria Infant and Nursery School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckstone Primary School and Victoria Infant and Nursery School rank in North West?
Beckstone Primary School is 1098th of 2,286 and Victoria Infant and Nursery School is 1089th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).