News and press releases relating to Workington Academy, part of the Cumbria Education Trust.
This week, several Cumbria Education Trust (CET) schools were invited to perform at the University of Cumbria Graduation Ceremonies, hosted at Carlisle Cathedral. Held on 21st to 23rd November, more than 1000 graduands attended the ceremony to celebrate their success in this grand venue. More than 100 students from Castle Carrock Primary School, Longtown Primary…
Students at Workington Academy successfully completed a 24-hour Danceathon to raise money for the school. The Workington Academy Performing Arts department is fundraising so that they can improve the facilities within the performance space. The event started on Friday 20th October at 7pm and finished on Saturday 21st October at 7pm. The students took part…
On Thursday 12th October, the Newsquest Golden Apple Awards were held at the Greenhill Hotel in Wigton. The coveted awards ceremony recognises talent, resilience and achievements in the education sector, as well as its inspiring people. This event brings together the best leaders, teachers, support staff and schools from across the Cumbrian education sector. We…
Cumbria Education Trust (CET) is delighted with the GCSE results attained by the students who attend one of the three secondary schools within the Trust. The Whitehaven Academy, Workington Academy and William Howard School all opened their doors today to welcome their GCSE students back, as they received and celebrated their results. The Headteacher of…
Students were given an insight into the superhuman feats of fund-raising Marathon Man Gary McKee when he visited Workington Academy.
Mark Bedford, currently Acting Head of School at Workington Academy, has been selected to be its new Headteacher from September.
Last week, Year 8 students participated in the Sellafield-sponsored Robotics Challenge held at The Whitehaven Academy.
Students at Workington Academy have earned an international accreditation, recognising their amazing work in making their school more environmentally friendly and raising eco-awareness in fellow pupils.
We congratulate all our students on their achievements today and wish them all every success in the future.
We are immensely proud of the way students rose to the challenges presented this year.