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St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMr Ian Nevitt
corporate_fareMATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
location_onWorkington, CA14 3EE
language Visit Website phone 1900873290
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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

565

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Attainment 8

37.4

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Cumberland

#2,845 of 3,216 nationally

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St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington is a Academy converter secondary school in Workington, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington is an academy converter in Workington, Cumberland, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 517 pupils on roll, of whom 44% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.4, placing the school #16 in Cumberland and #2,845 of 3,216 nationally. 31.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

37.4

Grade 5+ E&M

31.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.7%
Entering EBacc7.50%
EBacc APS3.08
2024
Progress 8 Score

-0.63

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc6.90%
EBacc APS3.02
2023
Progress 8 Score

-0.31

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc7%
EBacc APS3.51
2022
Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

35.3

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc9%
EBacc APS2.79
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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025
Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%
Apprenticeships10%
Employment5%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%
2024
Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%
Apprenticeships2%
Employment8%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%
2023
Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%
Apprenticeships6%
Employment8%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%
2022
Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%
Apprenticeships7%
Employment6%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations
S5 Inspection EIF
Requires improvement
Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour
Requires improvement
Development
Requires improvement
Leadership
Requires improvement
Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF
Good
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good
None EIF
Requires improvement
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Requires improvement

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