Explore other schools in this area
See every school around CA14 3EE on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Harrington Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3EE, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.1 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
517
Capacity
615
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Explore this location
Start from postcode CA14 3EE — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.4 | Bottom 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 48% | Bottom 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 8% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 4% | Bottom 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.0%
Black African6.4%
Asian Indian3.5%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
Loading map…
54.63967, -3.54442 · CA14 3EE
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington rated by Ofsted?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington a good school?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington scores 4.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington in GCSEs?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.4. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near CA14 3EE?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near CA14 3EE with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.