St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington vs St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
Workington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
183 students
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Workington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
539 students
| Measure | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington Workington, North West | St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2092 of 2,286 | #416 of 536 |
| National rank | #14833 of 15,697 | #3407 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 183 | 539 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 539 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Workington | Workington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stgregorys.cumbria.sch.uk | www.sjchs.uk |
The verdict
- •St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.7 vs 13.8).
- •St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington is the larger school with 539 students compared with 183.
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 St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington better than St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington?
On the Success Index (England), St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington ranks higher (21.7 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 St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington and St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Workington and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington: 183. St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington: 539. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington and St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington rank in North West?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington is 2092nd of 2,286 and St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington is 416th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).