Best 3 Secondary schools in Whitehaven – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of secondary schools: The Whitehaven Academy (Secondary) in Whitehaven; St Benedict's Catholic High School (Secondary) in Whitehaven — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Whitehaven Academy and St Benedict's Catholic High School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and voluntary aided school type located around Whitehaven, Cumbria. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Whitehaven Academy), published Jul 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Whitehaven Academy (Jul 2023). average roll around ≈ 900, combined total ≈ 1,800, typical FSM 30–35%, range 30–35%–30–35%; all within the Cumbria Education Trust trust.

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Attribute	The Whitehaven Academy CA28 8TY	St Benedict's Catholic High School CA28 8UG
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8TY	Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8UG
Latest Ofsted	2 12 Jul 2023	2 8 Oct 2014
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1465	1398
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Cumbria Education Trust	Cumberland (942)
Website	www.whitehavenacademy.org.uk	st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone	01946595400	01946692275
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

The Whitehaven Academy

CA28 8TY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 8TY
Ofsted: 2 12 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cumbria Education Trust
Website: www.whitehavenacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01946595400

St Benedict's Catholic High School

CA28 8UG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 8UG
Ofsted: 2 8 Oct 2014
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cumberland (942)
Website: st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01946692275

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.