Best 3 Secondary schools in Workington – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of secondary schools: Energy Coast UTC (Secondary) in Workington; Workington Academy (Secondary) in Workington; St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington (Secondary) in Workington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Energy Coast UTC, Workington Academy and St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington. They are secondary phase and university technical college, academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Workington, Cumbria. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Energy Coast UTC), published May 2023. The lowest is 3 (St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 700, combined total ≈ 2,150, typical FSM 35–40%, range 30–35%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as Cumbria Education Trust and MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Energy Coast UTC CA14 4JW	Workington Academy CA14 4EB	St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington CA14 3EE
Phase / Type	Secondary • University technical college	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Workington Cumbria CA14 4JW	Workington Cumbria CA14 4EB	Workington Cumbria CA14 3EE
Latest Ofsted	2 9 May 2023	2 17 May 2022	3 21 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	560	1360	615
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Cumberland (942)	Cumbria Education Trust	MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.energycoastutc.co.uk	www.workingtonacademy.org	www.sjchs.uk
Telephone	01900606446	01900873926	01900873290
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Energy Coast UTC

CA14 4JW

Phase / Type: Secondary • University technical college
Location: Workington
Cumbria
CA14 4JW
Ofsted: 2 9 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cumberland (942)
Website: www.energycoastutc.co.uk
Telephone: 01900606446

Workington Academy

CA14 4EB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Workington
Cumbria
CA14 4EB
Ofsted: 2 17 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cumbria Education Trust
Website: www.workingtonacademy.org
Telephone: 01900873926

St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington

CA14 3EE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Workington
Cumbria
CA14 3EE
Ofsted: 3 21 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.sjchs.uk
Telephone: 01900873290

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.