Branthwaite Academy

Branthwaite Road, Workington, CA14 4SS

Free schools special for ages 4–19 in Workington. Mixed intake.

Branthwaite Academy is a small mixed special free school in Workington, Cumberland, for pupils aged 4 to 19. It has a sixth form, special classes and SEN provision for autistic spectrum disorder.

The school says it was formerly Cumbria Academy for Autism and aims to help autistic children and young people prepare for adulthood and purposeful lives. Its stated values include inclusivity, innovation, honesty, purpose and potential.

Ages 4–19 · All-through

66 pupils · On roll

Free schools special · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Cumberland’s deadlines and how to apply →