The Whitehaven Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 39.7 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 46%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.24
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.49, 0.01]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 126 | 39.7 | — | 46.0% | 8.7% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 127 | 41.7 | -0.24 | 51.2% | 18.1% | 3.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 76 | 34.5 | -0.98 | 29.0% | 17.0% | 2.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 94 | 38.6 | -0.72 | 46.0% | 6.0% | 3.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Cumberland for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 146634 |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Nigel Youngman |
| Trust | CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | CA28 8TY |
| Latest pupils | 126 |
| FSM eligible | 30.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8TY
https://www.whitehavenacademy.org.ukView local authority page1946595400| DfE number | 4015 |
| UKPRN | 10082087 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2018 |
| GIAS updated | 15 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 12 Jul 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 23 May 2023 |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2023 |