Schools in Cumberland
Cumberland is a unitary authority area in the North West. It has 179 open schools and colleges: 145 primary, 19 secondary, 6 special, 3 nursery, 2 sixth forms and colleges and 4 others. 27% are academies or free schools.
Schools
179
145 primary · 19 secondary
Pupils
39,238
on roll in 174 schools
Ofsted Good or better
97%
116 of 119 with a one-word grade on record
Governors
1,440
on record across 168 schools
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Schools in Cumberland 179
| School | Phase | Ofsted | Pupils | Governors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' CofE SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CockermouthNone on recordPrimary · 13 governors | Primary | None on record | - | 13 |
| Allonby Primary SchoolCommunity school · MaryportGoodMar 2024Primary · 27 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2024 | 27 | 5 |
| Arlecdon Primary SchoolAcademy converter · FrizingtonGoodApr 2016Primary · 46 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2016 | 46 | 7 |
| Ashfield Infant & Nursery SchoolCommunity school · WorkingtonReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 200 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4; safeguarding standards met | 200 | 12 |
| Ashfield Junior SchoolCommunity school · WorkingtonRequires improvementJul 2024Primary · 254 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Requires improvementJul 2024 | 254 | 8 |
| Austin FriarsOther independent school · CarlisleNone on recordOther · 278 pupils | Other | None on record | 278 | - |
| Bassenthwaite Primary SchoolAcademy converter · KeswickReport cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 24 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 24 | 12 |
| Beacon Hill Community SchoolCommunity school · WigtonNo overall gradeJun 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 135 pupils · 11 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeJun 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; safeguarding effective | 135 | 11 |
| Beckermet CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school · BeckermetGoodOct 2012Primary · 73 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2012 | 73 | 8 |
| Beckstone Primary SchoolCommunity school · WorkingtonGoodDec 2023Primary · 375 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2023 | 375 | 12 |
| Belle Vue Primary SchoolCommunity school · CarlisleNo overall gradeApr 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 426 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeApr 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 426 | 8 |
| Bewcastle SchoolCommunity school · CarlisleGoodJun 2023Primary · 19 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 19 | 9 |
| Black Combe Junior SchoolCommunity school · MillomRequires improvementJul 2024Primary · 89 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Requires improvementJul 2024 | 89 | 9 |
| Blackford CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CarlisleNo overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 60 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 60 | 7 |
| Blennerhasset SchoolCommunity school · WigtonGoodDec 2013Primary · 60 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2013 | 60 | 7 |
| Boltons CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school · WigtonNo overall gradeJun 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 86 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJun 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 86 | 7 |
| Bookwell Primary SchoolCommunity school · EgremontOutstandingJun 2024Primary · 194 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | OutstandingJun 2024 | 194 | 12 |
| Borrowdale CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · KeswickGoodMar 2024Primary · 31 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2024 | 31 | 9 |
| Bowness-on-Solway Primary SchoolFoundation school · WigtonGoodMay 2015Primary · 40 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2015 | 40 | 5 |
| Braithwaite CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · KeswickGoodFeb 2024Primary · 40 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2024 | 40 | 8 |
| Brampton Primary SchoolFoundation school · BramptonGoodJul 2019Primary · 200 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2019 | 200 | 10 |
| Bransty Primary SchoolCommunity school · WhitehavenGoodOct 2023Primary · 205 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2023 | 205 | 8 |
| Branthwaite AcademyFree schools special · WorkingtonNo overall gradeOct 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; sixth form provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effectiveSpecial · 74 pupils | Special | No overall gradeOct 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; sixth form provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effective | 74 | - |
| Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CockermouthNo overall gradeJan 2025Outstanding in 3 key judgements, Good in 1; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 146 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJan 2025Outstanding in 3 key judgements, Good in 1; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 146 | 14 |
| Brook Street Primary SchoolCommunity school · CarlisleReport cardApr 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 228 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Report cardApr 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards met | 228 | 9 |
| Broughton Moor Primary SchoolAcademy converter · MaryportRequires improvementNov 2023Primary · 5 governors | Primary | Requires improvementNov 2023 | - | 5 |
| Broughton Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CockermouthGoodJan 2015Primary · 146 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2015 | 146 | 9 |
| Burgh by Sands SchoolCommunity school · CarlisleGoodMar 2013Primary · 91 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2013 | 91 | 9 |
| Caldew Lea SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CarlisleGoodMar 2024Primary · 273 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2024 | 273 | 5 |
| Caldew SchoolAcademy converter · CarlisleGoodJun 2022Secondary · 990 pupils · 18 governors | Secondary | GoodJun 2022 | 990 | 18 |
| Captain Shaw's CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school · MillomGoodOct 2023Primary · 24 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2023 | 24 | 8 |
| Castle Carrock SchoolAcademy converter · BramptonGoodJun 2023Primary · 43 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 43 | 6 |
| Cleator Moor Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · Cleator MoorReport cardApr 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards metNursery · 65 pupils · 2 governors | Nursery | Report cardApr 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards met | 65 | 2 |
| Cockermouth SchoolAcademy converter · CockermouthGoodMay 2012Secondary · 1,254 pupils · 10 governors | Secondary | GoodMay 2012 | 1,254 | 10 |
| Crosby-on-Eden CofE SchoolAcademy converter · CarlisleGoodJun 2024Primary · 93 pupils · 16 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2024 | 93 | 16 |
| Crosscanonby St John's CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school · MaryportGoodMay 2024Primary · 51 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2024 | 51 | 6 |
| Cummersdale SchoolCommunity school · CarlisleReport cardMay 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 97 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardMay 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards met | 97 | 11 |
| Cumwhinton SchoolCommunity school · CarlisleGoodNov 2023Primary · 198 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2023 | 198 | 5 |
| Dean CofE SchoolAcademy sponsor led · WorkingtonGoodJun 2023Primary · 96 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 96 | 9 |
| Dearham Primary SchoolAcademy converter · MaryportNo overall gradeApr 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 202 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeApr 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 202 | 9 |
| Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · WorkingtonGoodNov 2014Primary · 93 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2014 | 93 | 7 |
| Distington Community SchoolCommunity school · WorkingtonGoodSep 2019Ungraded inspection Jan 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 114 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2019Ungraded inspection Jan 2025, no grade given | 114 | 7 |
| Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter · CockermouthGoodDec 2023Primary · 193 pupils · 20 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2023 | 193 | 20 |
| Ellenborough AcademyAcademy converter · MaryportGoodOct 2014Primary · 50 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2014 | 50 | 5 |
| Energy Coast UTCUniversity technical college · WorkingtonGoodMar 2023Secondary · 383 pupils · 16 governors | Secondary | GoodMar 2023 | 383 | 16 |
| Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CleatorReport cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 36 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 36 | 7 |
| Ewanrigg Junior SchoolCommunity school · MaryportNo overall gradeFeb 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 133 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeFeb 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; safeguarding effective | 133 | 7 |
| Fairfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CockermouthGoodOct 2014Primary · 455 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2014 | 455 | 12 |
| Fellview Primary SchoolCommunity school · WigtonNo overall gradeMay 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 40 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMay 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 40 | 9 |
| Fir Ends Primary SchoolFoundation school · BramptonGoodNov 2014Primary · 87 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2014 | 87 | 9 |
| Flimby Primary SchoolAcademy converter · MaryportGoodJul 2013Primary · 112 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2013 | 112 | 8 |
| Frizington Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · FrizingtonGoodSep 2023Primary · 109 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2023 | 109 | 10 |
| Frizington Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · FrizingtonGoodDec 2012Nursery · 95 pupils · 5 governors | Nursery | GoodDec 2012 | 95 | 5 |
| Gillford CentrePupil referral unit · CarlisleGoodFeb 2013Other · 56 pupils · 9 governors | Other | GoodFeb 2013 | 56 | 9 |
| Gilsland CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BramptonGoodOct 2022Primary · 18 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2022 | 18 | 7 |
| Gosforth CofE Primary School and NurseryVoluntary controlled school · SeascaleGoodMar 2024Primary · 96 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2024 | 96 | 11 |
| Grasslot Infant SchoolCommunity school · MaryportGoodJun 2024Primary · 65 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2024 | 65 | 6 |
| Great Corby School and NurseryAcademy converter · CarlisleGoodMar 2014Primary · 99 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2014 | 99 | 13 |
| Great Orton Primary SchoolCommunity school · CarlisleGoodJan 2023Primary · 35 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2023 | 35 | 6 |
| Hallbankgate Village SchoolFoundation school · BramptonGoodDec 2012Primary · 45 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2012 | 45 | 6 |
| Haverigg Primary SchoolCommunity school · MillomGoodDec 2023Primary · 177 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2023 | 177 | 9 |
| Hayton CofE Primary SchoolFoundation school · BramptonNo overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 142 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 142 | 7 |
| Hensingham Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · WhitehavenGoodApr 2024Primary · 120 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2024 | 120 | 6 |
| Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · WigtonGoodApr 2013Primary · 43 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2013 | 43 | 9 |
| Holme St Cuthbert SchoolCommunity school · MaryportGoodMay 2024Primary · 21 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2024 | 21 | 5 |
| Houghton CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CarlisleReport cardMay 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 179 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | Report cardMay 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 179 | 10 |
| Inglewood Infant SchoolCommunity school · CarlisleGoodJan 2023Primary · 267 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2023 | 267 | 8 |
| Inglewood Junior SchoolCommunity school · CarlisleReport cardMay 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 229 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardMay 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards met | 229 | 8 |
| Ireby CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school · WigtonGoodDec 2014Primary · 38 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2014 | 38 | 7 |
| Irthington Village SchoolCommunity school · CarlisleGoodFeb 2012Primary · 66 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2012 | 66 | 6 |
| James Rennie SchoolAcademy special converter · CarlisleOutstandingMay 2014Special · 217 pupils | Special | OutstandingMay 2014 | 217 | - |
| Jericho Primary SchoolCommunity school · WhitehavenGoodNov 2023Primary · 363 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2023 | 363 | 10 |
| Kells Infant SchoolCommunity school · WhitehavenNo overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 130 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 130 | 7 |
| Keswick SchoolAcademy converter · KeswickOutstandingApr 2024Secondary · 1,208 pupils · 18 governors | Secondary | OutstandingApr 2024 | 1,208 | 18 |
| Kingmoor Junior SchoolCommunity school · CarlisleReport cardJan 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 3, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 316 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 3, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards met | 316 | 12 |
| Kingmoor Nursery and Infant SchoolCommunity school · CarlisleGoodOct 2017Primary · 312 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2017 | 312 | 11 |
| Kirby Moor SchoolOther independent special school · BramptonNone on recordSpecial · 63 pupils | Special | None on record | 63 | - |
| Kirkbampton CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CarlisleGoodOct 2022Primary · 94 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2022 | 94 | 6 |
| Kirkbride Primary SchoolCommunity school · WigtonGoodMar 2023Primary · 77 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 77 | 10 |
| Kirkland Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led · FrizingtonGoodMay 2024Primary · 42 pupils · 4 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2024 | 42 | 4 |
| Lakes College - West CumbriaFurther education · WorkingtonNone on recordSixth form and college | Sixth form and college | None on record | - | - |
| Lanercost CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BramptonOutstandingJun 2024Primary · 84 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | OutstandingJun 2024 | 84 | 10 |
| Longtown Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CarlisleGoodMay 2019Primary · 182 pupils · 4 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2019 | 182 | 4 |
| Lorton SchoolAcademy converter · CockermouthGoodFeb 2013Primary · 45 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2013 | 45 | 6 |
| Lowca Community SchoolCommunity school · WhitehavenGoodMay 2024Primary · 51 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2024 | 51 | 9 |
| Maryport CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · MaryportGoodMar 2023Primary · 297 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 297 | 8 |
| Mayfield SchoolCommunity special school · WhitehavenOutstandingOct 2012Special · 274 pupils · 9 governors | Special | OutstandingOct 2012 | 274 | 9 |
| Millom Infant SchoolCommunity school · MillomReport cardFeb 2026Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 4, Urgent improvement in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 50 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Report cardFeb 2026Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 4, Urgent improvement in 2; safeguarding standards met | 50 | 7 |
| Millom SchoolCommunity school · MillomReport cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 476 pupils · 10 governors | Secondary | Report cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 476 | 10 |
| Monkwray Junior SchoolCommunity school · WhitehavenGoodMar 2013Primary · 109 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2013 | 109 | 8 |
| Montreal CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · Cleator MoorGoodJul 2019Primary · 107 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | GoodJul 2019 | 107 | 1 |
| Moor Row Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · Moor RowGoodJun 2024Primary · 72 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2024 | 72 | 10 |
| Moresby Primary SchoolCommunity school · WhitehavenGoodJun 2014Primary · 122 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2014 | 122 | 9 |
| Netherhall SchoolCommunity school · MaryportNo overall gradeApr 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; sixth form provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 894 pupils · 14 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeApr 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; sixth form provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effective | 894 | 14 |
| Netherton Infant SchoolCommunity school · MaryportGoodOct 2014Primary · 69 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2014 | 69 | 6 |
| Newlaithes Infant SchoolCommunity school · CarlisleGoodDec 2022Primary · 196 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2022 | 196 | 6 |
| Newlaithes Junior SchoolCommunity school · CarlisleGoodJan 2020Ungraded inspection Jan 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 236 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2020Ungraded inspection Jan 2025, no grade given | 236 | 10 |
| Newtown Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CarlisleNo overall gradeJun 2025Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 131 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJun 2025Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 131 | 5 |
| Norman Street Primary SchoolCommunity school · CarlisleGoodNov 2018Primary · 322 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2018 | 322 | 9 |
| Northside Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · WorkingtonGoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Jul 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 75 pupils · 3 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Jul 2025, no grade given | 75 | 3 |