Distington Community School vs Lowca Community 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.
Distington Community School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
114 students
Lowca Community School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
51 students
| Measure | Distington Community School Workington, North West | Lowca Community School Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2204 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #15427 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 114 | 51 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 51 |
| Free school meals | 36% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 9% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Whitehaven |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.lowca.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lowca Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.9 vs 8.0).
- •Lowca Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 9%).
- •Distington Community School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 51.
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 Lowca Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Lowca Community School ranks higher (17.9 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 Lowca Community School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Workington and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Distington Community School: 114. Lowca Community School: 51. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Distington Community School and Lowca Community School rank in North West?
Distington Community School is 2204th of 2,286 and Lowca Community School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).