The Whitehaven Academy Catchment Area
The Whitehaven Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Whitehaven, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 810 pupils, and a capacity of 1465 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
810
Pupils
1,465
Capacity
55%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Whitehaven Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Whitehaven Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cumberland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →The Whitehaven Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8TY
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Free school meals
- 30.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146634
Other Secondary Schools in Whitehaven
If The Whitehaven Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Whitehaven are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Whitehaven Academy
Is The Whitehaven Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Whitehaven Academy has a capacity of 1465 places and currently has 810 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.
What is the admissions policy for The Whitehaven Academy? ▾
Admission to The Whitehaven 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 The Whitehaven Academy cover? ▾
The Whitehaven Academy is a secondary school in Whitehaven, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Whitehaven Academy? ▾
The Whitehaven Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.