Which is the best primary school in Workington?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks first of 12 ranked primary schools in Workington, with 69% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Workington ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Workington?

12 primary schools in Workington published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Workington, ranked

The 12 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
2
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
Community school

8%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
3
Beckstone Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
4
Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
5
Ashfield Junior School
Community school

3%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
6
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

6%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
7
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
8
Dean CofE School
Academy sponsor led

9%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
9
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled school

6%

higher standard

42%

expected standard
10
Northside Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

30%

expected standard
11
Victoria Junior School
Community school

0%

higher standard

29%

expected standard
12
Distington Community School
Community school

0%

higher standard

9%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Workington?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks first of 12 ranked primary schools in Workington, with 69% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Workington ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Workington?: 12 primary schools in Workington published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.