St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington vs Victoria Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 938 m 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
Victoria Junior School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
311 students
| Measure | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington Workington, North West | Victoria Junior School Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2092 of 2,286 | #2187 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14833 of 15,697 | #15333 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 183 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 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.stgregorys.cumbria.sch.uk | www.victoriaschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.8 vs 9.1).
- •St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 29%).
- •Victoria Junior School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 183.
- •St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington 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 St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington better than Victoria Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington ranks higher (13.8 vs 9.1 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 St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington and Victoria Junior School?
About 938 m 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. Victoria Junior School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington and Victoria Junior School rank in North West?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington is 2092nd of 2,286 and Victoria Junior School is 2187th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).