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The Whitehaven Academy
Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8TY, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.1 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
810
Capacity
1,465
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
55%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student development. While GCSE results show a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.7 and 50% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, particularly in university progression, with only 50% of students moving on to higher education. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, although parents may want to consider the limited EBacc entry and university outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality 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. | 39.7 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 50% | 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%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 6 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.5%
Mixed Other1.4%
White Other0.9%
Black African0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Location
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54.53901, -3.55741 · CA28 8TY
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN146634
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.whitehavenacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Whitehaven Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Whitehaven Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is The Whitehaven Academy a good school?
The Whitehaven Academy scores 24.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 The Whitehaven Academy in GCSEs?
The Whitehaven Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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