Best primary schools in Workington (2026)
Workington has 8 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, in the top 50% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 52%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 50% in England |
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Workington · Roman Catholic |
62% | 53% | 6% | No rating | |
2 Top 50% in England |
Westfield Nursery and Primary School Workington |
62% | 64% | 7% | Good | |
3 Bottom 47% in England |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Workington · Roman Catholic |
63% | 69% | 0% | Good | |
4 Bottom 39% in England |
Beckstone Primary School Workington |
60% | 65% | 2% | Good | |
5 Bottom 23% in England |
Ashfield Junior School Workington |
53% | 62% | 3% | Requires improvement | |
6 Bottom 11% in England |
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington Workington · Roman Catholic |
46% | 47% | 0% | No rating | |
7 Bottom 2% in England |
Northside Primary School Workington |
34% | 30% | 0% | Good | |
8 Bottom 1% in England |
Victoria Junior School Workington |
25% | 29% | 0% | Not judged |
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What is the best primary school in Workington?
On exam results over the last three years, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Workington, in the top 50% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.