
Your future starts here…
Open up a whole new world of exciting opportunities by choosing to study at West Cumbria’s newest sixth form provider.
The West Coast Sixth Form is a joint venture between The Whitehaven Academy and Workington Academy and offers fantastic opportunities for post-16 students.
You can choose from over 20 A Level and vocational qualifications recognised and accepted by universities, training providers and employers.
There’s also a wealth of extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities that encourage all our students to develop a wide variety of skills and competences that will support progression to what you want to do next.
You’ll be guided by our experienced and dedicated staff, receive high-quality pastoral care and work in an inviting, welcoming community.
We’re delighted to say that our students have a great record of achieving the qualifications they want. Workington Academy’s Sixth Form was recognised as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and in the last three years more than 98% of students have gone on to university study, apprenticeship training or employment.
Have a look around this website to find out more. Click on Course Details to see what’s on offer to you.
Got questions or want to take a tour? Then please contact us.





Latest News
West Coast Sixth Form Students Explore Innovation in the Nuclear Industry!
Recently, students from West Coast Sixth Form attended the Nuclear Network: Innovation and Digitalisation in Quality event at Energus.
A Day to Celebrate: A Level Results Day 2025
We are proud of the achievements of all our students across both campuses at West Coast Sixth Form.
A-level Biology students visit Blencathra
A-level Biology students had a wonderful time at the Blencathra Field Studies centre.
What Our Alumni Say
Dana
“Attending sixth form has opened up a wide variety of opportunities for me including the Scholars Programme and Realising Opportunities Scheme which have been useful in my application to university.”
Holly
“Through sixth form I have had lots of wonderful experiences which have helped me build my confidence and inter-personal skills making me a more successful student.”


