Energy Coast UTC vs Workington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 3.0 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
Workington Academy
Workington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,234 students
| Measure | Energy Coast UTC Workington, North West | Workington Academy Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #480 of 536 | #336 of 536 |
| National rank | #3792 of 4,090 | #2854 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 383 | 1,234 |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | 1,234 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 68.4% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 24.2 | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 12.4% | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 38% | 54% |
| EBacc average points | 2.30 | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.1 |
| town | Workington | Workington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.energycoastutc.co.uk/ | www.workingtonacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Workington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.1 vs 15.4).
- •Workington Academy is the larger school with 1,234 students compared with 383.
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 Workington Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Workington Academy ranks higher (32.1 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 Workington Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Workington and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Energy Coast UTC: 383. Workington Academy: 1,234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Energy Coast UTC and Workington Academy rank in North West?
Energy Coast UTC is 480th of 536 and Workington Academy is 336th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).