Academy students help keep emergency charity on the road
Students took time from their GCSE studies to raise money for a vital Cumbrian charity – handing over more than £1,000 on the same day they picked up their exam results.
Academy students’ new uniform represents bright future
Students have given their seal of approval to a bright new uniform design for their soon to move school.
Whitehaven Prom cancellation students gift money to hospice charity
Big-hearted students got over their Prom cancellation disappointment – by donating funds to help a West Cumbrian charity.
Reaching new heights in 2021
2021 will see The Whitehaven Academy reaching fresh heights – as the school’s new build rises from the ground.
Resilient students ensure the show goes on
When it came to choosing a song for their 2020 Christmas showcase there was a clear winner for staff and students at The Whitehaven Academy.
Schools welcome students to virtual Futures Week
Two of our schools have reacted to pandemic restrictions by launching a new virtual initiative for students.
Headteacher’s bird’s eye view as new school build gets under way
Headteacher Nigel Youngman doesn’t have to look too far when he wants to check on progress of his school’s new build.
New sixth form launches for students in West Cumbria
A new sixth form is being launched to offer an exciting array of options for West Cumbrian students.
First details of new build for The Whitehaven Academy
The first details have been released on a new, multi-million pound secondary school building for students in Cumbria. The Department for Education (DfE) announced in the spring that the ageing buildings at The Whitehaven Academy were to be replaced by state-of-the-art premises. Now a planning application is set to be considered in December with the…
New headteacher outlines vision for Whitehaven Academy
The Whitehaven Academy’s new headteacher has outlined his vision and the immediate changes already made to improve learning at the school.