Branthwaite Academy is a not applicable school in Workington, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Branthwaite Academy currently has around 66 pupils on roll, which is about 118% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 80.3% boys and 19.7% girls. Around 39.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 14.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (98.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Branthwaite Road, Workington, CA14 4SS |
| Website: | https://branthwaiteacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01900517632 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Cumberland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Shelley Crowe |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 143723 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 56 |
| Number of Pupils: | 66 |
| Number of Boys: | 53 |
| Number of Girls: | 13 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 98.50% | 65 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Furness Road , Westfield CA14 3PD | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington Furness Road , Westfield CA14 3PD | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery and Primary School Nilsson Drive , CA14 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Nilsson Drive , Westfield CA14 5BD | - not rated | 2,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Infant School Nilsson Drive , Westfield CA14 5BD | - not rated | 2,161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Coast UTC Blackwood Road , Lillyhall CA14 4JW | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Technology College Moorclose Road , CA14 5BH | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workington Academy Stainburn Road , Stainburn CA14 4EB | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stainburn School and Science College Stainburn Road , CA14 4EB | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic High School, Business and Enterprise College Harrington Road , CA14 3EE | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes College - West Cumbria Hallwood Road , Lillyhall Business Park CA14 4JN | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branthwaite Academy Branthwaite Road , CA14 4SS | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workington Sixth Form Centre Needham Drive , Moorclose CA14 3SE | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cumbria Learning Centre Toll Bar , Distington CA14 4PJ | 2out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.