St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
Workington, CA14 3PD · Cumberland · primary school
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86th of 119 primary schools in Cumberland we can score, 145 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.2/10 against 1,673 of them, against 1.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 pupils against a stated capacity of 202. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress?
What Ofsted said about St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
Overview
St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Following recent leadership and curriculum changes that previously impacted education quality, the school has “improved significantly” to provide a “high-quality education.” Pupils enjoy attending, behave well, and achieve well in a supportive environment.
Strengths
- Pupils “enjoy school and attend often,” feeling safe and developing important knowledge from the early years.
- The school uses “well-thought-out subject curriculums” and provides staff with valuable training to teach skilfully.
- Staff “spot and support the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well.”
- A new phonics programme ensures many pupils “learn to read well” and become “confident, fluent readers.”
- Attendance is high, with the school acting quickly to resolve absences so pupils do not miss time.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teaching of the revised English curriculum enables pupils to “consistently achieve a high standard of writing,” addressing past gaps in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Leaders should ensure pupils securely understand “fundamental British values and how families can be different” to better prepare them for life in modern society.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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