66
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
27%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Not judged
Ofsted inspection · 15/10/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCumberland
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio5.6:1
Admissions—
Religious characterNone
StatusOpen
Overview of Branthwaite Academy · All-through · Cumberland
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
66
Pupil : teacher ratio
5.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
40%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
15%
Persistent absence
27%
Contact
Address
Branthwaite Road, Workington, CA14 4SS
Local authority
Cumberland
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 66 | 6.3 | 100% | 2% | 40% | 15% | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 56 | 4.7 | 100% | 2% | 32% | 15% | 32% |
| 2022/23 | 56 | 5.0 | 100% | 2% | 35% | 13% | 36% |
| 2021/22 | 55 | 4.5 | 100% | 2% | 29% | 14% | 42% |
| 2020/21 | 40 | 5.0 | 100% | 0% | 25% | — | — |
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