The Whitehaven Academy

About The Whitehaven Academy

The Whitehaven Academy is an academy sponsor led in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 810 pupils on roll. It is part of CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43 (2025/26). 28.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cumberland →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

810 / 1,465 (55%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 May 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 8TY

Phone

01946595400

Head Teacher

Nigel Youngman

Website

https://www.whitehavenacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Whitehaven Academy?

The Whitehaven Academy is an academy sponsor led in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Whitehaven Academy have?

The Whitehaven Academy has 810 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Whitehaven Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Whitehaven Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).

How does The Whitehaven Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Whitehaven Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43 in 2025/26.

Is The Whitehaven Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Whitehaven Academy is part of CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The Whitehaven Academy?

The Whitehaven Academy is located at Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 8TY.