West Coast Sixth Form is a joint venture between the academies at Whitehaven and Workington and offers fantastic opportunities for post-16 students. You can choose from more than 30 A Level and vocational qualifications recognised and accepted by universities, training providers and employers.

There’s also a wealth of extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities that encourage all our students to develop a wide variety of skills and competences that will support progression to what you want to do next.

You’ll be guided by our experienced and dedicated staff, receive high-quality pastoral care and work in an inviting, welcoming community.

Students can study at both sites; our Workington and Whitehaven campuses includes many great modern facilities.

Our Study Programme

All students will select three subjects plus one of the following: Extended Project Qualification, Core Maths, Further Maths or GCSE Resit English Language/Maths. Students who require a more bespoke offer can discuss this with the sixth form team upon application.

Alongside the qualification programmes all students will have one hour per week of personal development, shown on student timetables as Tutorial. This course covers key issues including health and well-being, study skills, relationships, careers educations, staying safe (including online) and RE units.

In addition to this, students are also expected to participate in supporting their wider development through enrichment and volunteering opportunities. These can include mentoring and supporting younger students, running and participate in clubs and activities and contributing to leadership and development opportunities.

Students in Year 12 are also supported to complete high quality work experience in the summer term to help prepare them for making post-18 applications on return to Year 13.

Admissions

For entry into West Coast Sixth Form, Workington Campus students must meet the following entry criteria.

A student will have achieved 5 grades at GCSE or equivalent at 4 or above

Students should have achieved the minimum entry requirements for each subject to be studied (see course details for information)

For further details please see the West Coast Sixth Form page: West Coast Sixth Form – Part of Cumbria Education Trust

Our admissions policy: https://www.westcoastsixthform.org/download/west-coast-sixth-form-admissions-policy/#

Course details page: Course Details – West Coast Sixth Form

For specific queries please contact us via: office@westcoastsixthform.org