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The Whitehaven Academy

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The Whitehaven Academy

Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8TY

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
810
Ages
11-18
FSM
30.8%
Attainment 8
39.7
Ofsted
Good
May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.8%
Basics 9-5
32.5%

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
8.7%
EBacc APS
3.25
EBacc 9-5
4.8%
EBacc 9-4
7.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
N/A
A*-B Grades
N/A
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

Based on 6 students entered

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About The Whitehaven Academy

The Whitehaven Academy is a secondary school in Whitehaven, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.7. The school has around 810 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8TY | More schools in Cumberland

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2023 — Good
  2. Oct 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: The Whitehaven Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Whitehaven Academy

What is The Whitehaven Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Whitehaven Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Whitehaven Academy's latest exam results?
The Whitehaven Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Whitehaven Academy located?
The Whitehaven Academy is a secondary school in Whitehaven, Cumberland (CA28 8TY).
How many pupils attend The Whitehaven Academy?
The Whitehaven Academy has around 810 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Whitehaven Academy with other schools?
View The Whitehaven 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.