Energy Coast UTC vs Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 77 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Energy Coast UTC
Workington · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
383 students
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Kirkby Stephen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
377 students
| Measure | Energy Coast UTC Workington, North West | Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Kirkby Stephen, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #480 of 536 | #195 of 536 |
| National rank | #3792 of 4,090 | #1700 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 383 | 377 |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | 377 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 68.4% | 69.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 24.2 | 47.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 12.4% | 40.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 38% | 65.2% |
| EBacc average points | 2.30 | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.4 |
| town | Workington | Kirkby Stephen |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.energycoastutc.co.uk/ | www.ksgs.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kirkby Stephen Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.3 vs 15.4).
- •Energy Coast UTC is the larger school with 383 students compared with 377.
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 Energy Coast UTC better than Kirkby Stephen Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkby Stephen Grammar School ranks higher (55.3 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 Energy Coast UTC and Kirkby Stephen Grammar School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Workington and Kirkby Stephen in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Energy Coast UTC: 383. Kirkby Stephen Grammar School: 377. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Energy Coast UTC and Kirkby Stephen Grammar School rank in North West?
Energy Coast UTC is 480th of 536 and Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is 195th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).