Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School vs Workington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
93 students
Workington Academy
Workington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,234 students
| Measure | Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School Workington, North West | Workington Academy Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1035 of 2,286 | #336 of 536 |
| National rank | #8265 of 15,697 | #2854 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 93 | 1,234 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 1,234 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.1 |
| town | Workington | Workington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.derwentvale.cumbria.sch.uk | www.workingtonacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 32.1).
- •Workington Academy is the larger school with 1,234 students compared with 93.
- •Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Workington 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 Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School better than Workington Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (48.8 vs 32.1 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 Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School and Workington Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Workington and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School: 93. Workington Academy: 1,234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School and Workington Academy rank in North West?
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School is 1035th of 2,286 and Workington Academy is 336th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).