Best Secondary Schools in Whitehaven
2 secondary schools found
Key Facts
- In Whitehaven, 2 secondary schools (8.0% of 25) educate 1,802 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.37.
- Ofsted ratings in Whitehaven show 100.0% of secondary schools are Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 RI, and 0 Inadequate out of 2 inspected.
- Secondary schools in Whitehaven have 31.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 3.2% with English as an additional language, compared to national averages of 23.8% and 19.5% respectively.
- Whitehaven secondary schools spend £8,273 per pupil, achieving a Progress 8 score of -0.27, Attainment 8 score of 42.20, and 33.7% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many secondary schools are in Whitehaven?
There are 2 secondary schools in Whitehaven, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in Whitehaven?
Whitehaven has 3 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 14 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary schools in Whitehaven ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Whitehaven?
The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Whitehaven is -0.27. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.
What is the average class size in Whitehaven secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Whitehaven is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Whitehaven?
When choosing a secondary school in Whitehaven, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Whitehaven | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.27 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 26% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,273 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.