The Whitehaven Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Whitehaven Academy
Address: Cleator Moor Road
Town/City: Whitehaven
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA28 8TY
Country: 100110690508
Telephone Number: 01946 595400
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Cumbria Education Trust
Sponsor: Cumbria Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Nigel Youngman
Capacity: 1465
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 584 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 40% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.8%

Location and administration

URN: 146634
DfE Number: 942/4015
UKPRN: 10082087
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: (9999)
Constituency: Copeland (E14000647)
Electoral Ward: Hillcrest (E05012556)

Easting & Northing: 299335E, 517087N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 32' 22.73" N 3° 33' 26.23" W
Plus Code: 9C6RGCQV+V3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Judith Eileen Davidson - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 March 2027.
  • Mr Will Hatton - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2023.
  • Mr Ian Hick - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 July 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 July 2024.
  • Ms Amanda Marie Lightfoot - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 May 2026.
  • Mrs Julie Pennington - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 July 2024.
  • Ms Abigail Mary Skillen - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 October 2024.
  • Mr Stephen Wilkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 March 2027.
  • Mr Nigel Woodcock - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 November 2024.