Cockermouth School
Cockermouth, CA13 9HF · Cumberland · secondary school
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2nd of 19 secondary schools in Cumberland we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 834 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 6.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.9 · 55 | 30% | 1.66 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.23 · 67 | 25% | 1.68 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.9 · 60 | 10% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cockermouth School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. In 2024/25, 57.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.23 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,254 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,363. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain progress in English and maths? What specific opportunities exist for students to develop skills outside of core lessons? How does the school manage class sizes with the current intake?
What Ofsted said about Cockermouth School
Overview
Cockermouth School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as polite, respectful, and happy. The report highlights a calm atmosphere supported by positive relationships between staff and students, with most pupils achieving well and moving on to meaningful destinations.
Strengths
- Trustees carry out their statutory duties very effectively, establishing a culture where everyone is valued and included.
- The school has designed an ambitious suite of subject curriculums, ensuring most pupils are well prepared for each stage in their education.
- Staff use strong subject knowledge to help pupils develop knowledge and skills securely, with regular checks addressing gaps and misconceptions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) flourish due to expert help and are extremely well prepared for adulthood.
- The personal, health, social and economic education programme prepares pupils exceptionally well for life in modern Britain, including staying safe online and understanding healthy relationships.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils do not receive the help with their learning that they need, resulting in insufficient depth in curriculum content; the school should ensure staff receive support to meet the needs of pupils equally well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.4 |
| 2024/25 | 51.9 |
| 2025/26 | 47.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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