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Workington Academy

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Workington Academy

Stainburn Road, Stainburn, Workington, CA14 4EB

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,266
Ages
11-18
FSM
30.9%
Attainment 8
40.5
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.6%
Basics 9-5
33.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
38.6%
EBacc APS
3.56
EBacc 9-5
11.9%
EBacc 9-4
23.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.05
A*-A Grades
17.1%
A*-B Grades
40.0%
AAB+ %
14.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 84 students entered

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About Workington Academy

Workington Academy is a secondary school in Workington, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.5. The school has around 1,266 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Stainburn Road, Workington, CA14 4EB | More schools in Cumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Workington Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Good
  2. Mar 2020 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Workington Academy

What is Workington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Workington Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Workington Academy's latest exam results?
Workington Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Workington Academy located?
Workington Academy is a secondary school in Workington, Cumberland (CA14 4EB).
How many pupils attend Workington Academy?
Workington Academy has around 1,266 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Workington Academy with other schools?
View Workington Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cumberland.