Open Other Secondary Mixed

Workington Academy

Stainburn Road, Workington, CA14 4EB
Part of: CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Workington Academy
Workington, CA14 4EB
1,266 Pupils
1,360 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
30.90% FSM %
622 Boys
644 Girls
About Workington Academy

Workington Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Workington, Cumberland, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,266 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,360. Current headteacher: Mark Bedford.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Cumberland
Region North West
Administrative District Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Whitehaven and Workington
Ward St John's and Great Clifton
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2015
UKPRN 10052848
URN 141499
Data Last Updated 07-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kerry Rourke Chair of Local Governing Body 18/01/2024 18/01/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mr Dave Bailiff Local Governor 26/03/2024 26/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Dr Gemma Dooling Local Governor 17/10/2025 17/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Stephanie Hughes Local Governor 19/05/2025 19/05/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mr Neil McNicholas Local Governor 10/12/2025 10/12/2029 Appointed by trustees
Ms Marie Steele Local Governor 12/07/2023 12/07/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr David Tennyson Local Governor 05/11/2024 05/11/2028 Appointed by trustees
Schools Nearby
Ashfield Junior School
0.39 km • Workington
Other
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School
0.54 km • Workington
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St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
0.78 km • Workington
Other
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
1.26 km • Workington
Other
Victoria Junior School
1.43 km • Workington
Other
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
1.45 km • Workington
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Workington Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Workington, Cumberland.
Workington Academy has 1,266 pupils, with a capacity of 1,360.
Workington Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Workington Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Workington Academy is Mr Mark Bedford.
Workington Academy is at Stainburn Road, Stainburn, Workington, CA14 4EB, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Workington Academy: Has a sixth form.
Workington Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark Bedford
Stainburn Road, Stainburn, Workington, CA14 4EB
01900873926
www.workingtonacademy.org/
Location
CA14 4EB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141499
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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