Energy Coast UTC vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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.
Energy Coast UTC
Workington · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
383 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
209 students
| Measure | Energy Coast UTC Workington, North West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #480 of 536 | #1404 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3792 of 4,090 | #10910 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 383 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 46.8% |
| Capacity filled | 68.4% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| 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.energycoastutc.co.uk/ | www.stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 15.4).
- •Energy Coast UTC is the larger school with 383 students compared with 209.
- •Energy Coast UTC is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Energy Coast UTC better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (36.6 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Workington and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Energy Coast UTC: 383. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Energy Coast UTC and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Energy Coast UTC is 480th of 536 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1404th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).