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St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington

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St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington

Harrington Road, Workington, CA14 3EE

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
517
Ages
11-16
FSM
43.0%
Attainment 8
37.4
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.3%
Basics 9-5
31.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
7.5%
EBacc APS
3.08
EBacc 9-5
1.1%
EBacc 9-4
4.3%
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About St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington

St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington is a secondary school in Workington, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.4. The school has around 517 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Harrington Road, Workington, CA14 3EE | More schools in Cumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Apr 2016 — Good (predecessor: St Joseph's Catholic High School, Business and Enterprise College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington

What is St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington's Ofsted rating?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington's latest exam results?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington located?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington is a secondary school in Workington, Cumberland (CA14 3EE).
How many pupils attend St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington has around 517 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington with other schools?
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