Workington Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Workington, CA14 4EB
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 26% in England
12 of 18 in Cumberland
Pupils
1,234
First preferences per place
1.01
2026/27
Absence
7.3%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | 39.9 | 40.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | 32% | 34% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 48% | 28% | 37% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.15 | -0.19 | — |
54% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington · 0.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 16% in England
- Netherhall School · 5.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 15% in England
- St Benedict's Catholic High School · 6.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 30% in England
- The Whitehaven Academy · 7.2 mi · Good · Bottom 15% in England
- Cockermouth School · 7.5 mi · No rating · Top 22% in England
- West Lakes Academy · 10.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 29% in England
The neighbourhood
Workington Academy is in Harrington, Stainburn & Great Clifton (typical home £222,250, crime very low).
What is Workington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Workington Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Workington Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Workington Academy is in the bottom 26% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.