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Schools in Workington

A town in Cumberland

  • Town
  • 14 schools and nurseries
  • 2,674 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Workington at a glance

Strong attendance, weaker primary inspections

How Workington's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries1410 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better86%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1152%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths25%Attainment 8 36.8, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary29%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school12%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Workington

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Workington primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Workington

10 mainstream schools in Workington, best first

Beckstone Primary School

Workington, CA14 5PX · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

39 first choices, 39 offers made

Met the standard at 1165%

England 62%

Days missed
5.0%
Pupils
375
Pupils per teacher
28.0
View school Beckstone Primary School
See all 10 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Workington

1 mainstream schools in Workington, best first

Nurseries in Workington

3 in Workington, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Workington, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Victoria Infant and Nursery School, Good in every areaVictoria Junior School, Requires improvement in 2 areasSt Michael's Nursery and Infant School, GoodAshfield Infant & Nursery School, Needs attention in 4 areasAshfield Junior School, Requires improvementSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, GoodWestfield Nursery and Primary School, GoodBeckstone Primary School, GoodNorthside Primary School, GoodSt Josephs Catholic High School, Workington, Needs attention in 2 areasSt Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington, GoodLittle Stars (Workington) Limited, GoodToddler Town Nursery Ltd, GoodFootsteps Nursery, Good
  • Good9
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Workington school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Workington's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Workington by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Workington vs England

How good are Workington's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Workington

WorkingtonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 7 primaries with one.

    86%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    52%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    25%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    12%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    29%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 7 schools that have one.

86%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Workington in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap30%50%70%20182019202320242025
52% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap10%30%50%2018201920222023202420252026
25% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
12% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Workington has 14 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% fewer pupils than in 2018.

29% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Workington's state schools each January.

Down 4% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Workington29%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Workington

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How many schools are in Workington?

Workington has 14 schools, including 10 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Workington?

The highest-ranked schools in Workington on Eduscope are Beckstone Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Westfield Nursery and Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Workington are rated Good or Outstanding?

86% of inspected schools in Workington hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Workington perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Workington, 52% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Workington?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Workington is 17.7:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Workington schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Workington is 12.2%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Workington?

There are 2,674 pupils enrolled across schools in Workington, with 2,135 in primary and 539 in secondary. 31.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Workington?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in Workington by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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