The Whitehaven Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Whitehaven, CA28 8TY
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 15% in England
14 of 18 in Cumberland
Pupils
859
First preferences per place
1.06
2026/27
Absence
8.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 34.5 | 41.7 | 39.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16% | 39% | 32% | |
| Average English grade | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.3 | 4.0 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 18% | 32% | 32% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.98 | -0.24 | — |
50% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Benedict's Catholic High School · 0.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 30% in England
- West Lakes Academy · 4.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 29% in England
- St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington · 7.0 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 16% in England
- Workington Academy · 7.2 mi · Good · Bottom 26% in England
- Cockermouth School · 12.1 mi · No rating · Top 22% in England
- Netherhall School · 12.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 15% in England
The neighbourhood
The Whitehaven Academy is in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank (typical home £183,000, crime low).
What is The Whitehaven Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Whitehaven Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Whitehaven Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Whitehaven Academy is in the bottom 15% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.