How many pupils does Branthwaite Academy have?

Branthwaite Academy has 66 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Branthwaite Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Branthwaite Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1 in 2025/26.

Is Branthwaite Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Branthwaite Academy is part of THE EDEN ACADEMY.

Where is Branthwaite Academy?

Branthwaite Academy is located at Branthwaite Road, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 4SS.

Branthwaite Academy

Branthwaite Road, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 4SS

Not rated

Inspected 15 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

Attainment 8

4–19

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About Branthwaite Academy

Branthwaite Academy is a free school special in Workington, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 66 pupils on roll. It is part of THE EDEN ACADEMY. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1 (2025/26). 41.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cumberland →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 66 / 56 (118%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 October 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

41.9%

Free school meals

1.4%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

78%

Sustained destination

67%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

14.8%

Overall absence

27.1%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

10.41

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

6.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

17.15

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.8 vs 2023/24

£43,749

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,398 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£36,242

Spend per pupil

£36,333

Income per pupil

40%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Branthwaite Road, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 4SS
Phone: 01900517632
Head Teacher: Shelley Crowe
Website: https://branthwaiteacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

THE EDEN ACADEMY →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Branthwaite Academy?: Branthwaite Academy is a free school special in Workington, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does Branthwaite Academy have?: Branthwaite Academy has 66 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Branthwaite Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Branthwaite Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1 in 2025/26.
Is Branthwaite Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Branthwaite Academy is part of THE EDEN ACADEMY.
Where is Branthwaite Academy?: Branthwaite Academy is located at Branthwaite Road, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 4SS.

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