Distington Community School vs Energy Coast UTC
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Distington Community School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
114 students
Energy Coast UTC
Workington · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
383 students
| Measure | Distington Community School Workington, North West | Energy Coast UTC Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2204 of 2,286 | #480 of 536 |
| National rank | #15427 of 15,697 | #3792 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 114 | 383 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 383 |
| Free school meals | 36% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 68.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.energycoastutc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Energy Coast UTC scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.4 vs 8.0).
- •Energy Coast UTC is the larger school with 383 students compared with 114.
- •Distington Community 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 Distington Community School better than Energy Coast UTC?
On the Success Index (England), Energy Coast UTC ranks higher (15.4 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 Distington Community School and Energy Coast UTC?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Workington and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Distington Community School: 114. Energy Coast UTC: 383. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Distington Community School and Energy Coast UTC rank in North West?
Distington Community School is 2204th of 2,286 and Energy Coast UTC is 480th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).