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Supporting Our Year 11 Students Through GCSE Exams

As we move into the final term for our Year 11 students, we are proud to be providing a comprehensive package of support to help every student feel confident, prepared, and ready to succeed in their GCSE examinations.

4th May 2026
Behind the Algorithm

Behind the Algorithm: Best Bits, Social Media, Mental Health & Real Stories

This special Best Bits episode of Behind the Algorithm brings together the most powerful moments from across the series.

29th April 2026
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Historic County Cup Win for U14 Girls Football Team

Workington Academy are celebrating a truly historic achievement before Easter, as our Under 14 girls football team secured the school’s first ever County Cup title.

9th April 2026
Behind the Algorithm

Behind the Algorithm: Episode 5 – Mathew Haywood on Content Creation, Reality TV and Social Media

In Episode 5 of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Matthew Haywood about his journey as a content creator, his experience of winning Survivor, and the realities of building a presence online.

22nd March 2026
Behind the Algorithm

Behind the Algorithm: Episode 4 – Adrian Dakers on Social Media and Mental Health Impacts

In Episode 4 of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Adrian Dakers from Little Blackbird Limited about the growing conversation around social media and its impact on young people’s mental health.

8th March 2026
Behind the Algorithm

Behind the Algorithm: Episode 3 – Year 8 Students on Social Media and Real Life

In Episode 3 of Behind the Algorithm, we turn the focus back to the voices at the heart of this series, students.

23rd February 2026
Behind the Algorithm

Behind the Algorithm: Episode 2 – Will Gardner OBE on Social Media and Algorithms

In Episode 2 of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Will Gardner OBE, CEO of Childnet, one of the UK’s leading organisations dedicated to keeping children and young people safe online.

9th February 2026
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Students Launch New Podcast Series with Josh MacAlister OBE MP

Students from Workington Academy Radio have officially launched a brand-new podcast series, Behind the Algorithm, opening with a powerful first episode recorded in the school studio with Josh MacAlister OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington and Minister for Children and Families.

2nd February 2026
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Parental Letter – PD Curriculum

I am writing to you to provide additional updates in relation to our Personal Development curriculum at Workington Academy.

23rd January 2026
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Parent Letter – 19/01/2026

We are writing to share important information about what your child will be learning this half-term at Workington Academy, as well as to highlight the wide range of enrichment clubs and opportunities available to our students.

19th January 2026

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