St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Academy converter
Workington, CA14 3EE
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 16% in England
13 of 18 in Cumberland
Pupils
539
First preferences per place
1.05
2026/27
Absence
7.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.4 | 36.9 | 37.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | 24% | 31% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 40% | 23% | 36% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.31 | -0.63 | — |
48% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Workington Academy · 0.5 mi · Good · Bottom 26% in England
- Netherhall School · 5.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 15% in England
- St Benedict's Catholic High School · 6.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 30% in England
- The Whitehaven Academy · 7.0 mi · Good · Bottom 15% in England
- Cockermouth School · 8.0 mi · No rating · Top 22% in England
- West Lakes Academy · 10.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 29% in England
The neighbourhood
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington is in Workington North & Seaton (typical home £160,000, crime very high).
What is St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington's Ofsted rating?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington is in the bottom 16% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.