Workington primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 82%. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Workington, Beckstone Primary School, and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Workington are among the highest-performing options, 88% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. 15% of pupils achieve the higher standard, nearly double the England average of 8%. With 16 schools serving this West Cumbrian town, families across Workington benefit from well-established community schools with strong local ties. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Ashfield Infant & Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Victoria Junior School, Workington | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.3/10Developing |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Dean CofE School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Distington Community School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Beckstone Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #4 | Westfield Nursery and Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Seaton Academy | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Northside Primary School, Workington | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Victoria Infant and Nursery School, Workington | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Workington | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | St Michael's Nursery and Infant School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Workington | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #7 | Ashfield Junior School, Workington | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.3/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
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