Workington Academy Catchment Area
Workington Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Workington, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1266 pupils, and a capacity of 1360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,266
Pupils
1,360
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Workington Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Workington 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 →Workington Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Stainburn Road, Stainburn, Workington, CA14 4EB
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141499
Other Secondary Schools in Workington
If Workington Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Workington are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Workington Academy
Is Workington Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Workington Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1360 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Workington Academy? ▾
Admission to Workington 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 Workington Academy cover? ▾
Workington Academy is a secondary school in Workington, 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 Workington Academy? ▾
Workington Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.