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The Whitehaven Academy

The Whitehaven Academy Profile


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The Whitehaven Academy is a comprehensive secondary school in Hensingham, Cumbria. It is part of the multi-academy trust, The Whitehaven Academy Trust, which was formed in 2015. The academy caters for students aged 11–16 who come from the local towns of Whitehaven, Egremont, Cleator Moor and the surrounding villages. The academy is committed to providing an outstanding education for all students, ensuring that they are provided with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive and progress in the future. The school offers a wide range of courses, including GCSEs and vocational qualifications, and extra-curricular activities such as sports, music, drama and arts. The academy also provides support and guidance to ensure that every student has the best opportunity to succeed.*



GSSLA Code Name: E10000006

Boarders: No Boarders

Special Classes: Not applicable

Head: J Smith (Principal)

Administrative Ward: Hensingham

Physical Addres

Cleator Moor Road Hensingham Whitehaven
Cumbria

CA28 8TY

Postal Addres

Cleator Moor Road Hensingham Whitehaven
Cumbria

CA28 8TY


Nearby Extra-curricular Activities

The Whitehaven Academy has a wide range of extra-curricular activities that pupils can take part in. These include things such as chess club, art club, music club, and many more.

Public Transport

The Whitehaven Academy at Cleator Moor Road Hensingham Cumbria CA28 8TY is served by two local bus routes; the Number 7 bus which runs from Whitehaven to Maryport, and the Number 36 which goes from Whitehaven to Egremont. The nearest railway station is at Workington, which is around 8 miles away. Taxis are available in Whitehaven, which is around 4 miles away.

Shops and Restaurants in the area

There are a few shops and restaurants close to The Whitehaven Academy at Cleator Moor Road Hensingham Cumbria CA28 8TY. These include a Tesco grocery store, a Greggs bakery, and a number of restaurants including Hensingham Fish and Chip shop, Pizza Express, and KFC.

School Fees

There are no schools fees for The Whitehaven Academy at Cleator Moor Road Hensingham Cumbria CA28 8TY.

School Social Media

The Whitehaven Academy's facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/The-Whitehaven-Academy-155007996414245/
The Whitehaven Academy's twitter page is https://twitter.com/WhalehavenAc
The Whitehaven Academy's Instagram page is https://www.instagram.com/whalehavenacademy/
The Whitehaven Academy's Pinterest page is https://www.pinterest.com/whalehavenacademy/
The Whitehaven Academy's linkedin page is https://www.linkedin.com/company/whitehaven-academy


Additional Contact Info

Telephone: 01946 810 800
Website: http://thewhitehavenacademy.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]


Contact Details

Telephone: 1946595400

Parliamentary Constituency: Copeland
Administrative Ward: Hensingham
Geographic Location: Urban city and town
LSOA: Copeland 003E
Special Classes: Not applicable

Admissions Policy: Comprehensive (secondary)

Website: http://whitehavenacademy.org.uk/

FAQs - The Whitehaven Academy

The Whitehaven Academy currently has 748 pupils attending from ages 11 to 18.

  • Girls: 360
  • Boys: 385

The listed Religious Character for The Whitehaven Academy is Does not apply.

The Whitehaven Academy Boarder policy is defined as: No Boarders<

The Whitehaven Academy currently has pupils attending from ages 11 to 18.

The Whitehaven Academy has a pupil capacity of 1465.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) program: No current program .

The Whitehaven Academy is Academy Sponsor Led.

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