Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School vs St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 185 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Congleton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
183 students
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
Workington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
183 students
| Measure | Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Congleton, North West | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1751 of 2,286 | #2092 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13046 of 15,697 | #14833 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 183 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 47% |
| 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 | Congleton | Workington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.saintmaryscongleton.co.uk | www.stgregorys.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.7 vs 13.8).
- •Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 47%).
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 Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School better than St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (25.7 vs 13.8 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 Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Congleton and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School: 183. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington rank in North West?
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1751st of 2,286 and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington is 2092nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).