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The Whitehaven Academy

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Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8TY

01946595400

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Open up a whole new world of exciting opportunities by choosing to study at West Cumbria’s newest sixth form provider.

The West Coast Sixth Form is a joint venture between The Whitehaven Academy and Workington Academy and offers fantastic opportunities for post-16 students.

You can choose from over 20 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.

We’re delighted to say that our students have a great record of achieving the qualifications they want. Workington Academy’s Sixth Form was recognised as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and in the last three years more than 98% of students have gone on to university study, apprenticeship training or employment.

Have a look around this website to find out more. Click on Course Details to see what’s on offer to you.

Got questions or want to take a tour? Then please contact us.

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Alumni Stories

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Dan

September 2021

University

- Dan study maths, further Maths, Physics and Chemistry at WCSF - Dan was head boy during his last year at the Academy where he worked tirelessly to established the Superbia groups and made the first steps towards a comprehensive recycling policy. - Dan is now studying Maths at University of Oxford.

Kieran

September 2021

Apprenticeship

- Kieran studied maths, physics and further maths at WCSF - He is now completing a Technical degree apprenticeship with Sellafield. - Kieran participated in both the Brilliant Club and the Hello Futures scheme.

Rebecca

September 2021

University

- Rebecca studied English Language, Literature and Drama studies at A level - After working in a bank for a year she moved on to Newcastle University to study English Language. - Rebecca has now graduated with a first class degree and has had her dissertation published by the university.


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In order to develop well-rounded adults with a variety of skills and experiences, we require students to participate in enrichment opportunities. Students will be guided towards specific opportunities depending on individual circumstances, career goals and courses studied. These may include working in a classroom with younger students, offering support in a subject of their choice, guiding students during paired reading sessions and visiting care homes to interact with the elderly and observe the care given. We recommend that students secure additional opportunities shadowing within the workplace during school holidays and will offer support to secure these placements.

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8TY


FAQs

Where can I find out about courses on offer at the Whitehaven Academy?

Please visit the West Coast Sixth Form website. The website address is: https://www.westcoastsixthform.org/