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The Whitehaven Academy
- Secondary
- Whitehaven CA28 8TY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils achieve well due to strong leadership and ambitious curriculums.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respond well to high expectations and maintain a calm, respectful atmosphere.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use strong subject knowledge effectively to identify learning gaps.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide support to help teachers embed curriculums effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Some activities don't develop sufficient depth in some subjects; support provided to improve this.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: School communicates effectively about child progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered for inspections and decision-making.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders effectively address incidents of bullying and other concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have taken necessary steps to ensure better pupil achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective measures in place for handling bullying; pupils feel safe and happy.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture established; staff are well-trained.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and societies available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extracurricular activities help pupils become confident and resilient.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders make strong links with partner sixth form centre for career preparation.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students benefit from courses and guidance for future success.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Additional needs identified effectively; most staff use information well.
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About Us
The Whitehaven Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 760 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 16% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 16% | 98% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.98 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 16% | 24.15% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 41.41% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 24.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 7.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 10.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 85.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 75 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 71.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 32.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 33.86% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 7.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 6.09% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 29.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 46.11% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 22.67% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 13.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 2.85 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 82 | 130 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 84.67% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 37.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 37.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.1% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 6.29% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.38% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.75% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.75 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.63% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.16% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.26% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 10.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.26% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Whitehaven Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1