Schools in Cumberland
176 schools in the Cumberland council area: 145 primary, 20 secondary, 2 all-through, 1 sixth form / college, 3 nursery, plus 5 special. 5 are independent. 16 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (145)
- All Saints' CofE SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 35%
- Allonby Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Arlecdon Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Ashfield Infant & Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024
- Ashfield Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Bassenthwaite Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 100%
- Beckermet CofE SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Beckstone Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Belle Vue Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 69% Oversubscribed
- Bewcastle SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Black Combe Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Blackford CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 13% Oversubscribed
- Blennerhasset SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 29%
- Boltons CofE SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 45% Oversubscribed
- Bookwell Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Borrowdale CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Bowness-on-Solway Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Braithwaite CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 36%
- Brampton Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Bransty Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 87%
- Brook Street Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 43%
- Broughton Moor Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2023KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Broughton Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Burgh by Sands SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Caldew Lea SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Captain Shaw's CofE SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023
- Castle Carrock SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Crosby-on-Eden CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 88%
- Crosscanonby St John's CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 18%
- Cummersdale SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Cumwhinton SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 47%
- Dean CofE SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 45%
- Dearham Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Distington Community SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 9%
- Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary AcademyState · Ages 0–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 74% Oversubscribed
- Ellenborough AcademyState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 78%
- Ewanrigg Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 48%
- Fairfield Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 83%
- Fellview Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Fir Ends Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 33% Oversubscribed
- Flimby Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Frizington Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Gilsland CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Gosforth CofE Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 81%
- Grasslot Infant SchoolState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Great Corby School and NurseryState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Great Orton Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 40%
- Hallbankgate Village SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Haverigg Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Hayton CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 88%
- Hensingham Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 10%
- Holme St Cuthbert SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 29%
- Houghton CofE SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Inglewood Infant SchoolState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Inglewood Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 46%
- Ireby CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024
- Irthington Village SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 78% Oversubscribed
- Jericho Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 89% Oversubscribed
- Kells Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024 Oversubscribed
- Kingmoor Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Kingmoor Nursery and Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2023 Oversubscribed
- Kirkbampton CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Kirkbride Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Kirkland Church of England AcademyState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024
- Lanercost CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 82%
- Longtown Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Improved significantly· 2025KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Lorton SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Lowca Community SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Maryport CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 45%
- Millom Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–7Report card: areas need attention· 2026
- Monkwray Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 41%
- Montreal CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some aspects not as strong· 2025KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Moor Row Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Moresby Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Netherton Infant SchoolState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Newlaithes Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2022
- Newlaithes Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Newtown Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 55%
- Norman Street Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 59%
- Northside Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 30%
- Orgill Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 46%
- Oughterside Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, MaryportState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Pennine Way Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 51%
- Petteril Bank SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Plumbland CofE SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Raughton Head CofE School & NurseryState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Improved significantly· 2024KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Richmond Hill SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 59%
- Robert Ferguson Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Rockcliffe CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Rosley CofE SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Scotby CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 78%
- Seascale Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 55%
- Seaton AcademyState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2023
- Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 42%
- Shankhill CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 83%
- Silloth Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 38%
- St Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 57%
- St Bees Village Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Not yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 61%
- St Bega's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2025
- St Begh's Catholic Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 47%
- St Bridget's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 62%
- St Bridget's CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 47%
- St Bridget's CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 36%
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2020KS2 expected standard: 91%
- St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, CarlisleState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 60%
- St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, WorkingtonState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 47%
- St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 54%
- St James' Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 64%
- St James' CofE Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–7 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024
- St James' CofE Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 74%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 25%
- St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, CarlisleState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 41%
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 69%
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 76%
- St Matthew's CofE SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 57%
- St Michael's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 45%
- St Michael's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 56%
- St Michael's Nursery and Infant SchoolState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 53%
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Stanwix SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 55%
- Stoneraise SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 90%
- The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)State · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 43%
- Thomlinson Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 46%
- Thornhill Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Thursby Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 74%
- Thwaites SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 29%
- Upperby Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 61%
- Valley Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 36%
- Victoria Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025
- Victoria Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 29%
- Waberthwaite CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 43%
- Walton & Lees Hill CofE SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024
- Warwick Bridge Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 59%
- Westfield Nursery and Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Wiggonby CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Wigton Nursery and Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Wreay Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Yewdale SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 68%
Secondary schools (20)
- Beacon Hill Community SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025Attainment 8: 28.8
- Caldew SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 44.3 Oversubscribed
- Cockermouth SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 51.9
- Energy Coast UTCState · Ages 14–19Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 24.2
- Keswick SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024Attainment 8: 52.1
- Millom SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 44.9
- Netherhall SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025Attainment 8: 39.7
- Richard Rose Central AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 42.3 Oversubscribed
- Richard Rose Morton AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 43.4 Oversubscribed
- Solway Community SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024Attainment 8: 35.0
- St Bees SchoolIndependent · Ages 11–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 2.2
- St Benedict's Catholic High SchoolState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025Attainment 8: 41.2
- St John Henry Newman Catholic SchoolState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 41.0 Oversubscribed
- St Josephs Catholic High School, WorkingtonState · Ages 11–16 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Requires improvement· 2023Attainment 8: 37.4 Oversubscribed
- The Nelson Thomlinson SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 46.2
- The Whitehaven AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 39.7 Oversubscribed
- Trinity SchoolState · Ages 11–18 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024Attainment 8: 41.4
- West Lakes AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025Attainment 8: 40.8
- William Howard SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025Attainment 8: 45.0
- Workington AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 40.5 Oversubscribed
All-through schools (2)
- Austin FriarsIndependent · Ages 3–19 · Roman CatholicIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 15.6
- Lime House SchoolIndependent · Ages 7–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 26.9
Sixth form / college schools (1)
- Lakes College - West CumbriaState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspection
Nursery schools (3)
- Cleator Moor Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–4Report card: strong areas· 2026
- Frizington Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–5Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Parkview Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–4Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025
Special schools (5)
- Branthwaite AcademyState special · Ages 4–19Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2024Attainment 8: 1.8
- James Rennie SchoolState special · Ages 3–19Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023Attainment 8: 2.9
- Kirby Moor SchoolIndependent special · Ages 7–18 · BoysIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 0.4
- Mayfield SchoolState special · Ages 3–19Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Progress Schools - CarlisleIndependent special · Ages 13–16Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 4.6
Nearby council areas
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Cumberland may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data