Branthwaite Academy
Branthwaite Academy is a special or alternative provision school (Free schools special), ages 4–19, in Workington, CA14, in the Cumberland council area. It has 74 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (15 October 2024): Good in 2 areas, Requires improvement in 3 areas.
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Ofsted
Good in 2 areas, Requires improvement in 3 areas — inspected 15 October 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Requires improvement |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -3.77 | 2023/24 |
KS4 pupils | 2 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 74 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 41.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 1.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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