Northside Primary School vs Victoria Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside Primary School
Workington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
75 students
Victoria Junior School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
311 students
| Measure | Northside Primary School Workington, North West | Victoria Junior School Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2272 of 2,286 | #2187 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15638 of 15,697 | #15333 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 75 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 71.6% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 76.5% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 29% |
| 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 | Workington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.northside.cumbria.sch.uk | www.victoriaschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Victoria Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (9.1 vs 4.3).
- •Northside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (30% vs 29%).
- •Victoria Junior School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 75.
- •Northside Primary School is a academy school while Victoria Junior 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 Northside Primary School better than Victoria Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Victoria Junior School ranks higher (9.1 vs 4.3 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 Northside Primary School and Victoria Junior School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Workington and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northside Primary School: 75. Victoria Junior School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northside Primary School and Victoria Junior School rank in North West?
Northside Primary School is 2272nd of 2,286 and Victoria Junior School is 2187th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).