Hope Academy vs Workington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 144 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Academy
Newton-le-Willows · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,235 students
Workington Academy
Workington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,234 students
| Measure | Hope Academy Newton-le-Willows, North West | Workington Academy Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #290 of 536 | #336 of 536 |
| National rank | #2445 of 4,090 | #2854 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,235 | 1,234 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,235 | 1,234 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.5% | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.6% | 54% |
| EBacc average points | 3.71 | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.1 |
| town | Newton-le-Willows | Workington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hopeacademy.org.uk/ | www.workingtonacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hope Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.3 vs 32.1).
- •Hope Academy is the larger school with 1,235 students compared with 1,234.
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 Hope Academy better than Workington Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hope Academy ranks higher (40.3 vs 32.1 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 Hope Academy and Workington Academy?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Newton-le-Willows and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hope Academy: 1,235. Workington Academy: 1,234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hope Academy and Workington Academy rank in North West?
Hope Academy is 290th of 536 and Workington Academy is 336th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).