Branthwaite Academy Catchment Area
Branthwaite Academy is a free s special not applicable school in Workington, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 66 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-19
Age range
66
Pupils
56
Capacity
118%
Fill rate
Branthwaite Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Branthwaite Academy?
The catchment area for Branthwaite Academy is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Branthwaite Academy is set by Cumberland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cumberland catchment area documents →Branthwaite Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 118% capacity
Branthwaite Academy has a published admission number of 56 places. 66 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 118%. At 118% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Cumberland allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 39.7% of pupils at Branthwaite Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cumberland.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cumberland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Cumberland school admissions →
Branthwaite Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Branthwaite Road, Workington, CA14 4SS
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-19 years
- Free school meals
- 39.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143723
Other Not applicable Schools in Workington
If Branthwaite Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Workington are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Branthwaite Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Branthwaite Academy
What is the catchment area for Branthwaite Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Branthwaite Academy is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Branthwaite Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Branthwaite Academy currently has 66 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 56 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Branthwaite Academy? ▾
Admission to Branthwaite Academy is managed by Cumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Branthwaite Academy cover? ▾
Branthwaite Academy is a not applicable school in Workington, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.