Notices
Year 9a Progress Evening at Workington Academy 11 March 2026 9BHA, 9CBU, 9LFY and 9WDA
This event will be taking place in school on the above date.
Latest News
Stories, updates and proud moments from across Workington Academy.
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.
Podcast
Behind the Algorithm LIVE on BBC Radio Cumbria
This short bonus episode captures a proud moment for Workington Academy Radio, as students from the Behind the Algorithm podcast were featured live on BBC Radio Cumbria.
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.
News
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.
Behind the Algorithm
Behind the Algorithm: Episode 1 – Josh MacAlister OBE MP on Social Media and Safer Phones
In the first episode of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Josh MacAlister OBE MP, Member of Parliament and Minister for Children and Families.
Letter
Parental Letter – PD Curriculum
I am writing to you to provide additional updates in relation to our Personal Development curriculum at Workington Academy.
Notices
Year 11 Trial Exams – February 2026
Here is the overview timetable for the upcoming Year 11 Trial Exams - February to March 2026
Notices
Year 12 Progress Evening at Workington Academy 4th February 2026
This event will be taking place in school on the above date. The school uses an intuitive and easy to use, online appointment booking system.
Letter
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.