The Whitehaven Academy
URN: 140406 • Cumbria CA28 8TY
Overview
- Name
- The Whitehaven Academy
- URN
- 140406
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 37.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Warren Turner (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Cleator Moor Road, Cumbria CA28 8TY
Summary
The Whitehaven Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Cumbria, with a current enrolment of 515 students and a capacity of 1,465. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it aims to provide a supportive and inclusive educational environment. The school promotes core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, which underpin its approach to teaching and learning.
The curriculum at The Whitehaven Academy is designed to cater to a diverse range of learning needs, ensuring that all students have access to a broad and balanced education. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement while also encouraging personal development and social responsibility among its pupils.
With approximately 20.80% of students eligible for free school meals, The Whitehaven Academy is dedicated to supporting all members of its community. The school actively engages with families and local stakeholders to create a positive and collaborative atmosphere that enhances the educational experience for every student.
The curriculum at The Whitehaven Academy is designed to cater to a diverse range of learning needs, ensuring that all students have access to a broad and balanced education. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement while also encouraging personal development and social responsibility among its pupils.
With approximately 20.80% of students eligible for free school meals, The Whitehaven Academy is dedicated to supporting all members of its community. The school actively engages with families and local stakeholders to create a positive and collaborative atmosphere that enhances the educational experience for every student.
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Nearby alternatives
- Dallam School (47.9)
Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1465
- Pupils
- 515
- Boys
- 263
- Girls
- 252
- FSM %
- 20.80
- Open date
- 2014-01-01
- Close date
- 2018-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-10-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 515 | 263 | 252 | 1465 | 20.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 515 | 263 | 252 | 1465 | 20.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 515 | 263 | 252 | 1465 | 20.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 515 | 263 | 252 | 1465 | 20.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 515 | 263 | 252 | 1465 | 20.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 515 | 263 | 252 | 1465 | 20.80 |
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