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The Whitehaven Academy

Secondary • Academy sponsor led • Open

Contact

Cleator Moor Road
Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 8TY

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
None
Religious ethos
None
Admissions policy
Capacity
1465
Pupils
810 (Boys: 407, Girls: 403)
Free School Meals
30.8%
Capacity utilisation
55% (810 / 1,465)
Establishment type
Academy sponsor led
Type group
Academies
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Dec 2018
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
146634
LAESTAB
9424015
UKPRN
10082087
Establishment No.
4015
Ofsted phase
Secondary

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 12 Jul 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
9
Sixth form
Good

At a glance

Total pupils
760
Age range
11–18
Admissions
Unknown
Religious character
None
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
Cumbria Education Trust
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    12 Jul 2023
    Type: Academy First Section 5
    Quality: Good
    Behaviour: Good
    Personal dev: Good
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: 9
    Sixth form: Good

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (12 Jul 2023)