The Whitehaven Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cleator Moor Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8TY |
| Phone | 01946595400 |
| Reference Number | 146634 |
The Whitehaven Academy has made notable progress since its conversion to an academy in 2014, achieving a 'Good' rating in its first full inspection. The school maintains high expectations of students, fostering a respectful atmosphere where kindness and consideration are prevalent. Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that prepares most pupils well for further education and the world of work, and the school's effective support systems ensure that even those with special educational needs thrive within the school's inclusive environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 810 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.25%
Girls: 49.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 97 | 86 | 183 |
| 8 | 94 | 84 | 178 |
| 9 | 85 | 92 | 177 |
| 10 | 43 | 62 | 105 |
| 11 | 68 | 57 | 125 |
| 12 | 15 | 21 | 36 |
| 13 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 May 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit kindness and consideration towards one another.
- There is a strong and respectful atmosphere in the school.
- Most teachers effectively use their subject knowledge to reinforce pupil learning.
- Leaders have established an ambitious and relevant curriculum.
- Reading is prioritized, enabling less-confident readers to become fluent quickly.
- Pupils enjoy various clubs and leadership roles, which enhance their confidence and resilience.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack depth in activities that hinder sufficient understanding of key concepts.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 137 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 58 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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0.32 miles |
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Jericho Primary School
Windsor Court, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6UX |
0.46 miles |
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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Esk Avenue, Corkickle, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8AJ |
0.83 miles |
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Valley Primary School and Nursery
Whinlatter Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8DA |
1.06 miles |
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St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Coach Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7TE |
1.08 miles |
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Monkwray Junior School
Monkwray Brow, Monkwray Junior School, Monkwray Brow, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9DT |
1.3 miles |
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St James' CofE Junior School
Wellington Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7HG |
1.33 miles |
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St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
High Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7PZ |
1.35 miles |
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Moresby Primary School
School Brow, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UX |
1.59 miles |
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Kells Infant School
High Road, Kells, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PQ |
1.62 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
High Road, Kells, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PG |
1.66 miles |
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Bransty Primary School
Mona Road, Bransty, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6EG |
1.68 miles |
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Moor Row Community Primary School
School Street, Moor Row, Cumbria, CA24 3JW |
1.82 miles |
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St Bridget's CofE School
Main Street, Parton, St Bridget's Ce School, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6NY |
2.3 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Todholes Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5DG |
2.39 miles |
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Montreal CofE Primary School
Ennerdale Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5LW |
2.46 miles |
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Cleator Moor Nursery School
Ennerdale Road, Cleator Moor, CA25 5LW |
2.49 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Yeathouse Road, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3PX |
2.62 miles |
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Frizington Community Primary School
Main Street, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3PF |
2.71 miles |
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Frizington Nursery School
Main Street, Frizington, CA26 3PF |
2.73 miles |
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0.34 miles |
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0.39 miles |
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3.38 miles |
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