2026 Best Secondary Schools in Whitehaven Area

Whitehaven's two secondary schools both achieve Outstanding or Good FMS Inspection Score, with FMS Inspection Scores shown alongside England's 7.4/10 (Good) average for context. The Whitehaven Academy and St Benedict's Catholic High School serve this coastal town and surrounding areas including Mirehouse, Kells, and Hensingham. Families across Whitehaven benefit from well-established comprehensive schools with strong community ties in this historic Georgian port town on Cumbria's west coast. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.