St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington vs The Heys School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 148 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Workington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
539 students
The Heys School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
546 students
| Measure | St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Workington, North West | The Heys School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #416 of 536 | #488 of 536 |
| National rank | #3407 of 4,090 | #3836 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 539 | 546 |
| Pupils on roll | 539 | 546 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | 44.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 63.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.4 | 34.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.2% | 17.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.4% | 33.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.08 | 2.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Workington | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sjchs.uk | theheys.school |
The verdict
- •St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.7 vs 14.1).
- •The Heys School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 539.
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 Josephs Catholic High School, Workington better than The Heys School?
On the Success Index (England), St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington ranks higher (21.7 vs 14.1 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 Josephs Catholic High School, Workington and The Heys School?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Workington and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington: 539. The Heys School: 546. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington and The Heys School rank in North West?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington is 416th of 536 and The Heys School is 488th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).