Best Catholic Schools in Workington
4 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- There are 4 Roman Catholic schools in Workington, accounting for 13.8% of all schools in the area, with 1,128 pupils across primary and secondary levels.
- Workington has a higher proportion of Catholic schools than the national average, with 13.8% locally compared to 3.7% nationally, and 41.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Ofsted inspections in Workington's Catholic schools show 66.7% are Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 2 Good and 1 Requires Improvement out of 3 inspected, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.32.
- Academic performance in Workington's Catholic schools shows 55.3% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, and 23.5% achieve grade 5+ in English and maths, with a persistent absence rate of 21.6%.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Workington, CA14 5LN
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence6.1%
Pupils215
P/T Ratio19.2
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Workington, CA14 3EE
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.63
Attainment 836.9
Eng+Maths44%
Pupils517
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 29 catholic schools in Workington, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Workington | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 55% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.63 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,117 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.