The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.5
3.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.31
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
69%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
12%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 149 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,266
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 30.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Bedford
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stainburn Road, Stainburn, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStainburn School and Science College
Secondary · Very close
Ashfield Junior School
Primary · 388m away
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 543m away
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Secondary · 776m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Michael's Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Northside Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Workington Academy a selective school?
No. Workington Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Workington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Workington Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Workington Academy?
Workington Academy currently has 1,266 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Workington Academy take?
Workington Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Workington Academy?
Workington Academy is in Workington, CA14 4EB, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Workington Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Workington Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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