Whitehaven School, based in Whitehaven, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Whitehaven School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8TY |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lynette Norris |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112396 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1465 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hensingham Infants' School Hensingham , CA28 8TH | - not rated | 541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hensingham Community Primary School Main Street , CA28 8QZ | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hensingham Primary School Main Street , CA28 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hensingham Junior School Main Street , Hensingham CA28 8QZ | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Junior School Whinlatter Road , Mirehouse CA28 8BD | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitehaven Academy Cleator Moor Road , CA28 8TY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitehaven Academy Cleator Moor Road , Hensingham CA28 8TY | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehaven School Cleator Moor Road , Hensingham CA28 8TY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School Red Lonning , Hensingham CA28 8UG | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Campus Whitehaven , Red Lonning CA28 8UG | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College House Flatt Walks , CA28 7RW | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingwell School , CA24 3JZ | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.