Workington Academy

URN: 141499 • Workington CA14 4EB

Overview

Name
Workington Academy
URN
141499
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark Bedford (since 2025)
Telephone
01900873926
Website
Visit
Address
Stainburn Road, Workington CA14 4EB

Summary

Workington Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Workington, Cumbria, with a current enrollment of 1,266 students and a capacity of 1,360. As a sponsor-led academy under the Cumbria Education Trust, the school is committed to providing a high standard of education, guided by its ethos of "Be The Best You Can Be." This ethos emphasizes core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, which underpin the school's approach to both academic and personal development.

The curriculum at Workington Academy is designed to support students in achieving their best outcomes, with a strong focus on extra-curricular opportunities in areas such as sport, leadership, and the arts. The school actively promotes British values and offers a range of support services, including careers guidance and mental health resources, to ensure the well-being of its students.

Workington Academy fosters a sense of community and collaboration, working closely with families and local stakeholders to enhance student engagement and success. The school encourages open communication with parents and provides various resources to keep them informed about their child's education and school activities.

Key details

LA
Cumberland
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1360
Pupils
1266
Boys
622
Girls
644
FSM %
30.90
Open date
2015-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cumbria

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1266 622 644 1360 30.90
2024-09-11 1276 649 627 1360 31.10
2023-09-11 1089 551 538 1360 31.40
2022-09-11 1089 551 538 1200 31.40
2021-09-11 1010 523 487 1050 30.70
2020-09-11 885 461 424 1050 27.80

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