Question 1

What schools serve Workington?

Accepted Answer

There are 22 schools in Workington, Cumberland — including West Cumbria Learning Centre, St Michael's Nursery and Infant School, Victoria Infant and Nursery School, Victoria Junior School, Ashfield Infant & Nursery School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Workington?

Accepted Answer

Workington has 16 primary schools and 3 secondary schools. There are also 3 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Workington?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Workington, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Workington schools are set by Cumberland and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Cumberland admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Workington?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Workington are set by Cumberland as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Workington

Primary Schools in Workington (16)

St Michael's Nursery and Infant School

Victoria Infant and Nursery School

Victoria Junior School

Ashfield Infant & Nursery School

Ashfield Junior School

Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School

Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Distington Community School

Westfield Nursery and Primary School

Beckstone Primary School

Seaton Academy

Northside Primary School

Dean CofE School

St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington

Secondary Schools in Workington (3)

Energy Coast UTC

Workington Academy

St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington

Other Schools in Workington (3)

West Cumbria Learning Centre

Lakes College - West Cumbria

Branthwaite Academy