Schools in Workington
There are 22 schools in Workington on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 16 primary and 3 secondary schools, under Cumberland local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Workington (16)
- Ashfield Infant & Nursery SchoolCommunity school · CA14 3JG
- Ashfield Junior SchoolCommunity school · CA14 4ES
- Beckstone Primary SchoolCommunity school · CA14 5PX
- Dean CofE SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CA14 4TH
- Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · CA14 1WA
- Distington Community SchoolCommunity school · CA14 5TE
- Northside Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CA14 1BD
- Seaton AcademyAcademy converter · CA14 1NP
- Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CA14 1HA
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, WorkingtonAcademy converter · CA14 3PD
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA14 5LN
- St Michael's Nursery and Infant SchoolCommunity school · CA14 2UY
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA14 2DW
- Victoria Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · CA14 3XB
- Victoria Junior SchoolCommunity school · CA14 2RE
- Westfield Nursery and Primary SchoolCommunity school · CA14 5BD
Secondary schools in Workington (3)
- Energy Coast UTCUniversity technical college · CA14 4JW
- St Josephs Catholic High School, WorkingtonAcademy converter · CA14 3EE
- Workington AcademyAcademy sponsor led · CA14 4EB
Sixth form / 16-plus in Workington (1)
- Lakes College - West CumbriaFurther education · CA14 4JN
Other phases in Workington (2)
- Branthwaite AcademyFree schools special · CA14 4SS
- West Cumbria Learning CentrePupil referral unit · CA14 4PJ
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Workington?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 22 open schools with a Workington address (as of 5 June 2026), including 16 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Workington guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Workington?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.