Stories, updates and proud moments from across Workington Academy.
Following our Ofsted inspection on 15th September 2026, we are thrilled to share that the inspectors judged Workington Academy to be at the Strong Standard in four areas and the Expected Standard in three areas.
Workington Academy has been praised by Ofsted for its inclusive ethos and commitment to helping young people succeed.
Your future starts at Workington Academy! Applications for Year 7 places in September 2027 are now open. Discover what makes #WeAreWA special and apply by 31 October 2026.
Train to teach with Cumbria Education Trust and Ambition Institute. Gain QTS, a PGCE and hands-on classroom experience through expert-led teacher training across Cumbria.
Appointments can be made from Thursday 1st October. We are using the Edulink app again to book appointments.
If you're choosing a secondary school for September 2027, come and discover Workington Academy at our Year 6 to 7 Open Evening.
At Workington Academy, the safety and wellbeing of our pupils is always our highest priority, and we continually review our procedures to ensure that pupils with medical needs are appropriately supported.
Our Team Around the Year Group approach brings together the key members of staff supporting each year group, including Form Tutors, Directors and Deputy Directors of Learning, Year Group Managers, safeguarding and wellbeing staff, attendance support and members of the Senior Leadership Team.
Following the success of our A Level students last week, we are delighted to welcome back our GCSE students to celebrate their exam results.
Congratulations to all of our students and good luck with the next chapter, whether it be university, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce.
