GCSE 2025/26
#2,181 of 3,312
Worse than 65% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 May 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 146634.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 43, worse than England, better than Cumberland | 40.8 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 61.4%, worse than England, better than Cumberland | 54.8% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 37.6%, worse than England, better than Cumberland | 33.5% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 8.9%, worse than England, better than Cumberland | 5.4% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 56.4%, worse than England, better than Cumberland | 50.3% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 101 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | z |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z |
| A-level progress | z |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 6 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit+ |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 859 |
| Girls | 412 |
| Boys | 447 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 28.5% |
| First language not English | 1% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 900 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 4.6% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 245 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 146 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 41 |
| Average class size | 22.1 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 18.8 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 11.7 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 45.6 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 21.83 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 37.87 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 39.8 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 38.8 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 170 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 356 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 180 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 169 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 0 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 9.4%, worse than England, worse than Cumberland | 8.6% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 22.9%, similar to England, similar to Cumberland | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 5.1%, worse than England, worse than Cumberland | 3.8% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 30.6% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 9.6% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.5% |
| Permanent exclusions | 4 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 87.4% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 71.7% |
| School sixth form | 37% |
| Further education | 33.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 11% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 8.7% |
| Employment | 4.7% |
| Sixth form college | 0.8% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 88.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 44.4% |
| Further education | 22.2% |
| Employment | 22.2% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 11.1% |
| Higher education | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hensingham Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St Benedict's Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Sept 2014. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Jericho Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Valley Primary School and Nursery | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2015. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | St Begh's Catholic Junior School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jul 2018. | |
| 1.3 mi | Primary | Monkwray Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2013. | |
| 1.3 mi | Primary | St James' CofE Junior School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 1.4 mi | Primary | St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2014. | |
| 1.6 mi | Primary | Moresby Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2014. |
The Whitehaven Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 23 May 2023.
The Whitehaven Academy ranks 2,181 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 65% of schools).
In 2025/26, 37.6% of pupils at The Whitehaven Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 43 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The Whitehaven Academy was z.
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, The Whitehaven Academy made 170 offers from 356 applications (2.1 per offer), and 169 of 180 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
The Whitehaven Academy has 859 pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Whitehaven Academy had 900 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, The Whitehaven Academy has a sixth form with 245 places in 2024/25.
At The Whitehaven Academy, the average class had 22.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 18.8 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at The Whitehaven Academy missed 9.4% of sessions (England 8%), and 22.9% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.