In Catchment
If you live within the catchment area for Workington Academy, all school transport queries should be directed to the Cumberland Council School Transport Team:
Tel: 01228 226428 or 0333 240 6965 Email: school.transport@cumbria.gov.uk
https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-transport provides information on the Council’s transport policy and how to apply for it.
If a student lives within the catchment area and needs a temporary or replacement bus pass, you must contact the Council’s Transport Team as Workington Academy Finance are unable to assist.
In Catchment – Post 16 Transport
Cumberland Council transport support
Transport within the school’s catchment area is organised by Cumberland Council. For students entering Sixth Form, Cumberland Council operates a Spare Seat Scheme. This offers any spare seats on catchment routes to Sixth Form students. However there is no guarantee given by the council that a seat will be available.
Cumberland Council have recently amended the application process. For the forthcoming academic year (2025-26), Cumberland Council request that all parents/carers of Post-16 students apply directly to the Council for a space. A seat, if available, will be allocated prior to the start of the academic year.
All school transport queries should be directed to the Cumberland Council School Transport Team:
Tel: 01228 226428 or 0333 240 6965 Email: school.transport@cumbria.gov.uk