St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington vs Workington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 776 m 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
Workington Academy
Workington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,234 students
| Measure | St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Workington, North West | Workington Academy Workington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #416 of 536 | #336 of 536 |
| National rank | #3407 of 4,090 | #2854 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 539 | 1,234 |
| Pupils on roll | 539 | 1,234 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.4 | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.2% | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.4% | 54% |
| EBacc average points | 3.08 | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.1 |
| town | Workington | Workington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sjchs.uk | www.workingtonacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Workington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.1 vs 21.7).
- •Workington Academy is the larger school with 1,234 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 Workington Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Workington Academy ranks higher (32.1 vs 21.7 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 Workington Academy?
About 776 m in a straight line, between Workington and Workington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington: 539. Workington Academy: 1,234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington and Workington Academy rank in North West?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington is 416th of 536 and Workington Academy is 336th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).