St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington, Workington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement.
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At a Glance
42.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.1
Avg class size
18
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
539 pupils
615 capacity
76 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Workington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Workington
Admissions Demand - Cumberland
Places available
3,150
Applications
2,811
Got 1st preference
97.2%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Secondary admissions across Cumberland (2025/26)
Inspection History(101)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.41548%
Overall absence
16.946%
Persistent absence
537
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School
Ashfield Junior School
Victoria Junior School
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Michael's Nursery and Infant School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Northside Primary School
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School
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