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Workington Academy
Stainburn Road, Stainburn, Workington CA14 4EB
Workington Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,280 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Cumbria Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Whitehaven Academy, William Howard School, The Queen Katherine School and Kirkby Stephen Grammar School.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Representation, Attendance and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Disadvantaged pupils, Destinations and Sixth form.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington | |
| 1.9 | Energy Coast UTC | |
| 5.5 | Netherhall School | |
| 6.7 | St Benedict's Catholic High School | |
| 7.1 | The Whitehaven Academy | |
| 7.5 | Cockermouth School | |
| 10.9 | West Lakes Academy | |
| 11.6 | Beacon Hill Community School | |
| 15.7 | Keswick School | |
| 17.0 | Solway Community School | |
| 19.6 | The Nelson Thomlinson School | |
| 26.2 | Caldew School |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Hearing impairment | Moderate learning difficulty | Physical disability | Profound and multiple learning difficulty | Severe learning difficulty | Social, emotional and mental health | Specific learning difficulty | Speech, language and communication | Visual impairment |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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