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Workington Academy
Stainburn Road, Stainburn, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4EB, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.4 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,266
Capacity
1,360
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 77% nationally. While 54% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 34% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment. Additionally, 56% of students progress to university, although only 7% gain admission to top-third institutions, suggesting a focus on broadening higher education opportunities.
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Last inspected: 29 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.5 | Bottom 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 54% | Bottom 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 34% | Bottom 24% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 39% | Top 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 23% | Top 47% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 68 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.2%
White Other1.3%
Mixed Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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54.64168, -3.53288 · CA14 4EB
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN141499
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.workingtonacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Workington Academy rated by Ofsted?
Workington Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 March 2022.
Is Workington Academy a good school?
Workington Academy scores 27.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Workington Academy in GCSEs?
Workington Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.5. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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