
The Whitehaven Academy
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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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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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8TY |
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Please visit the West Coast Sixth Form website. The website address is: https://www.westcoastsixthform.org/